Vashon Wilderness Program

🌿 Friends! do you know a family who might love Vashon Wilderness Program?

Enrollment is open for our 2026–27 programs, and we have spots available in several offerings for children, teens, and families!

If you know families who value nature connection, outdoor adventure, child-led learning, community, and meaningful time outside, we'd be grateful if you'd share VWP with them. Word-of-mouth referrals are one of the most important ways new families find our programs.

Current openings include:
🍃 Wind Gatherers (ages 4–6)
🔥 Fire Tenders (ages 7–12)
🌲 Wild Wanderers & Wild Wanderers Teen (homeschool programs)
🦌 Forest Trackers (weekend program)
👣 Earth Walkers (teens)
🌎 Rewilding Families (monthly family adventures)

Thank you for helping us grow a thriving community of children and families connected to nature.

Learn more and register at: https://vashonwilderness.org/programs

🌿 **VWP in the Press!** 🌿

Curious about the people, practices, and philosophy behind Vashon Wilderness Program? Over the past few months, we've been featured in several articles exploring nature connection, outdoor education, gratitude, place-based learning, and the power of childhood spent outdoors.

📖 *Humble Nettle* by VWP Mentor Anthony Latora
https://vashonloop.com/wordpress/index.php/2026/05/08/humble-nettle/

📖 *Into Place* by VWP Mentor Anthony Latora
https://vashonloop.com/wordpress/index.php/2026/04/07/into-place/

📖 *What Children Discover When They Spend Time Outdoors*
https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/2026/03/18/what-children-discover-when-they-spend-time-outdoors/

📖 *Meet Nadja Vol Ochs, Vashon Wilderness Program's New Executive Director*
Part 1: https://vashonloop.com/wordpress/index.php/2026/03/10/meet-nadja-vol-ochs-vashon-wilderness-programs-new-executive-director-pt-1/

Part 2: https://vashonloop.com/wordpress/index.php/2026/05/08/meet-nadja-vol-ochs-vashon-wilderness-programs-new-executive-director-part-2/

📖 *Core Routines and Sit Spot (and Gratitude, Too)*
https://vashonloop.com/wordpress/index.php/2026/05/08/core-routines-and-sit-spot-and-gratitude-too/

Read on, ask us questions, and continue the conversations. We thank our community for supporting nature connection, outdoor learning, and the next generation of environmental stewards. 🌲💚