What we’re about
Note - it's more expensive to pay for classes on Meetup. Meetup charges an additional fee (that does not go to us) for any of our paid classes. To avoid paying this fee, go to our website (www.firecraftnw.com)
Join Ryan and Licia, owners of Firecraft Northwest (www.firecraftnw.com), for walks, hikes, outings, and gatherings focused on naturalist lessons, nature awareness and connection, and survival and bushcraft skills. Together, we have more than 15 years of outdoor education experience including as Executive Directors, Program Directors and instructors. You can find our full bios and learn more about us on our website: https://www.firecraftnw.com/about-us
We hope those who join us learn more about the natural world, connect with others in their community, and get inspired to keep getting outside!
We also publicize/have sign ups for all of our events on our website as well (www.firecraftnw.com), so Meetup may not reflect full attendance. We do our best to note when our events are full or when minimal spaces remain due to sign ups coming from our website.
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival and prior to class start. For all free classes, waiver language is as follows. For paid workshops (which are longer sessions and generally include tool usage, fire, cooking, and other activities, a more comprehensive waiver is required. Let us know if you'd like to view the waiver prior to class or registration).
LIABILITY & HAZARD WAIVER I am aware that outdoor programs led by Firecraft Northwest may occur near bodies of water, such as rivers, creeks, and lakes, and that those bodies present risks such as drowning and hypothermia. I am aware that the outdoors is a dynamic space that may include uneven terrain, hazards such as falling branches, downed logs, wildlife encounters and inclement weather (e.g. rain, sleet, snow, wind, wildfire smoke). I understand that there may be use of tools during the program such as knives, axes, lighters, cordage and other equipment that could potentially result in injury. I understand that participating in the sampling of demonstration cooked and/or foraged items is at my own risk. I release Ryan Johnson, Licia Sahagun and Firecraft Northwest from any liability for injuries that might occur as a result of participating in these programs. I attest that I am in adequate physical health to participate in these programs safely, and that it is my responsibility to ensure I wear appropriate clothing for the weather. All participants are responsible for providing their own health and accident insurance.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wild Women Walk - Flower Moon (free)Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area, Centralia, WA
Join Licia, naturalist and educator from Firecraft Northwest, on this full moon walk for women. May’s full moon is known, among other names, as the Flower Moon as we start to see many blossoms along the trails.
This location is particularly great for wildflowers as it’s situated on the now rare garry oak prairie. We’ll spend the evening doing a slow walk admiring the flowers, rising moon, and new friends!Note - this is more of an evening social walk. If you’re looking for a more structured class on wildflower ID, check out our Wildflowers and Plants of the Oak Prairie Class earlier the same day!
Location and accessibility notes:
- There is one slightly sketchy bathroom at the trailhead (not regularly serviced/cleaned); advice/support for leave no trace nature peeing is available :)
- Read more about the location here
- The trail is flat and we’ll have lots of options to add or shorten length to our walk depending on the group. We’ll likely do about 1.5-2 miles.
- This is a Dept of Fish and Wildlife site, a Discover Pass is required
- There are three entrances; we’ll meet at the Guava St entrance at the Miller-Brewer Homestead Historical Marker
This outing is free, but RSVP is required.
