BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackwood Land - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blackwood Land X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackwoodland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blackwood Land REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20220207T010443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T010443Z UID:10000685-1646209800-1646224200@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20220207T004921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T004921Z UID:10000683-1645605000-1645619400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1673.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T212956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T003338Z UID:10000504-1645000200-1645014600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1673.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220208 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20220207T134607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T134607Z UID:10000690-1644192000-1644278399@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Applications Open for 2022 Camp Counselors DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for 8-14 year olds. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active for the summer and teach them about nature and agriculture! \nWe have multiple openings for seasonal camp counselors. Camp sessions are 6 days and 5 nights\, beginning Sunday evening and concluding Friday evening. \nClick below to review the job descriptions for each available position: \n\nSenior Counselor\nCounselor\nCounselor-in-Training\n\nApplications will be accepted from February 7th to March 31st and interviews will be held on a rolling basis starting March 1st. Final position offers and summer schedule will be sent by the week of April 1st. Session preferences are not guaranteed so please include all weeks you are available to work. \nTo apply\, visit: https://blackwood.campbrainstaff.com/ URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/applications-open-for-2022-camp-counselors/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20211207T230354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T230354Z UID:10000673-1640649600-1640995199@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Winter Camp: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be able to offer a special opportunity for students ages 10-14 to spend Winter Break at the farm\, with the holiday homecoming of our most experienced counselors and camp leadership. Over two three-night sleepaway sessions\, we will participate in teambuilding\, outdoor games\, farm school fundamentals\, and a self-directed learning opportunity…then spend the evenings stargazing\, telling stories\, and roasting s’mores by the campfire.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nSunday\, December 19 – Wednesday\, December 22\nLearn More & Sign Up Here >>Session 2\nTuesday\, December 28 – Friday\, December 31\nLearn More & Sign Up Here >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampers will learn the usual nature\, farming\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie as with Summer Nature Camp with the support of an exceptional group of highly trained and Wilderness Advanced First Aid-certified counselors. They’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell\, and participate in favorite camp activities like archery and fishing. Over just a few short days\, we will experience a world of adventure while building a closer relationship with nature and safely exploring the great outdoors. It’s a perfectly peaceful way to end a year once again filled with uncertainty\, and it would be an unforgettable Christmas surprise for any child! Interested parents are welcome to email campdirector@blackwoodland.org to learn more. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/winter-camp-session-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/f1a386e7-c286-481a-9996-9d6af6d8ea26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211223 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20211207T230142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T230506Z UID:10000672-1639872000-1640217599@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Winter Camp: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be able to offer a special opportunity for students ages 10-14 to spend Winter Break at the farm\, with the holiday homecoming of our most experienced counselors and camp leadership. Over two three-night sleepaway sessions\, we will participate in teambuilding\, outdoor games\, farm school fundamentals\, and a self-directed learning opportunity…then spend the evenings stargazing\, telling stories\, and roasting s’mores by the campfire.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nSunday\, December 19 – Wednesday\, December 22\nLearn More & Sign Up Here >>Session 2\nTuesday\, December 28 – Friday\, December 31\nLearn More & Sign Up Here >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampers will learn the usual nature\, farming\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie as with Summer Nature Camp with the support of an exceptional group of highly trained and Wilderness Advanced First Aid-certified counselors. They’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell\, and participate in favorite camp activities like archery and fishing. Over just a few short days\, we will experience a world of adventure while building a closer relationship with nature and safely exploring the great outdoors. It’s a perfectly peaceful way to end a year once again filled with uncertainty\, and it would be an unforgettable Christmas surprise for any child! Interested parents are welcome to email campdirector@blackwoodland.org to learn more. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/winter-camp-session-1/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/f1a386e7-c286-481a-9996-9d6af6d8ea26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T203000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20211201T151121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T151137Z UID:10000671-1638635400-1638649800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Winter Farm-to-Table Dinner DESCRIPTION:Following our sold-out Fall Farm Dinner\, we are gathering once again to celebrate the season and honor the late Fall harvest this Saturday\, December 4th from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with an unforgettable five-course fine dining experience with Chef Cade Conlon of Blackwood Educational Land Institute and Longspoon Catering & Education. \nThe evening will begin with a walk through the fields to appreciate the wonders of the 🌿 elder tree with a tasting of our delicious elderberry goods\, followed by a 🔥 fireside reception with 🍷 wine education and tasting. 🍝 Then\, we sit down for five phenomenally inspired dishes ranging from the first course’s anise hyssop cavatelli to the final course’s Point Reyes mousse and persimmon gelée. Don’t miss our last farm-to-table dinner of this banner year! \n \nVegetarian menu available upon request. The dinner will have both indoor and outdoor seating options\, with our indoor option in our spacious Gathering Hall with the windows open. Dinner tickets are $195 per person and include wine and tax. Proceeds from Blackwood Living events support the non-profit educational mission of Blackwood Educational Land Institute. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/winter-farm-to-table-dinner-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T213000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210729T231709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T142950Z UID:10000498-1635006600-1635024600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Fall Farm-to-Table Dinner DESCRIPTION:Our perennial farm-to-table dinner series is a way for us to model how innovative and delectable sustainable food systems can be from high quality seed to inspired plate. Chef Cade Conlon once again takes us on a journey through seasonal Texas eating with a five-course fine dining experience with wine included. Join us! \nA nourishing and delightful evening for mind\, body\, and spirit\, we use the menu and setting as a way to educate you on local food\, the principles of regenerative agriculture\, and sustainable food systems. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2021-fall-farm-dinner/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Give-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T170000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T213907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T213907Z UID:10000509-1634544000-1634922000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Closed for Private Educational Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/closed-for-private-educational-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Land Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T210000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20220510T200129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T200129Z UID:10000524-1634482800-1634504400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Outstanding in the Field with Chef Dawn Burrel DESCRIPTION:Night two at this inspiring 33-acre educational farm where host farmer Cath Conlon and her team tend to a variety of vegetables\, fruits\, laying hens and apiaries. The farm calls itself a “living laboratory\,” using restorative agriculture practices to find the essential balance between land preservation and food production. Their educational programming seeks to empower youth to learn about where their food comes from and their robust CSA provides fresh\, nutritious food to folks across Houston and Austin. Our farm tour will tell you even more. Guest chef Dawn Burrel will cook the evening’s meal in the field. Dawn is an Olympic-athlete-turned-chef. In 2000\, she competed in the Summer Olympics as a long jumper representing Team USA. In 2021\, she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef. After traveling the world with the USA’s Track & Field team\, she worked in a slew of celebrated Texas kitchens including Uchi and Kulture. Her newest venture Late August opens in Houston this summer — with a menu that aims to “bring the soul of Afro-Asian flavors to the table.” URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/outstanding-in-the-field-2022-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding-in-the-Field_Table_5-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T210000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210708T002903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T140741Z UID:10000496-1634482800-1634504400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Outstanding in the Field DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nBlackwood is a non-profit\, 33-acre teaching farm with a variety of crops\, laying hens and bees. Their goal is to model how regenerative agriculture practices can positively impact the planet and also improve our food system in the process. Blackwood serves the community through summer camps and field trips to empower local youth and a thriving CSA program that serves both Houston and Austin. Our farm tour will tell you even more. You might leave inspired to start gardening or invest in an apiary. Sasha Grumman is an OITF veteran who’s cooked with us up and down California on the crew of several restaurant teams. Now she’s based in Houston and this is her first time calling the shots in the field kitchen. Sasha spent much of 2020 focused on focaccia and filming Top Chef 2021. She’s fierce\, and we love her! \n\n\n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/outstanding-in-the-field/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding-in-the-Field_Table_5-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T170000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T213350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T213350Z UID:10000508-1632384000-1632416400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Closed for Private Educational Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/closed-for-private-educational-retreat/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Land Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T212908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T212908Z UID:10000502-1632299400-1632313800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1673.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T213226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T213226Z UID:10000506-1631955600-1631966400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Private Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/private-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210914T212659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T212747Z UID:10000500-1631694600-1631709000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1673.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T100000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210309T233802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T030614Z UID:10000670-1616821200-1616839200@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Principles of Living on the Land DESCRIPTION:The third and final week (March 27th) of our Spring Back to Basics Workshop series will focus on principles of living on the land. Our goal is to introduce you to basic skills that will help you stay comfortable and safe in the great outdoors\, and begin to establish a personal relationship with nature. Guided by “leave no trace” principles\, we will forage around our property to identify edibles as we gather firewood for the fire we will build together later on\, then discuss water purification methods\, how to pack and plan for primitive camping\, and other tips for making your next backcountry adventure easy and enjoyable. Open to all levels of experience\, but especially beneficial for those new to backcountry or primitive camping. \nWhether you attend one or all of these workshops\, our goal is that each participant leaves with a better understanding of what it means to survive and thrive as a human animal inherently connected to nature! \nThis workshop series is open to all age and experience levels and is part of our Back to the Basics for Adult Workshop Series. Learn more about the series here >> URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/back-to-basics-principles-of-living-on-the-land/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DJI_0430-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T100000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210309T232742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T001346Z UID:10000669-1616216400-1616234400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Food from Soil to Seed to Plate DESCRIPTION:Based on feedback from past students and their parents\, Blackwood Educational Land Institute is proud to announce a modified version of our “Back to the Basics” program for teens and adults as a series of skills-based workshops taking place this Spring.\nEach workshop is from 10 AM to 3 PM with a noon break for lunch. The cost is just $25 per workshop per person with the option for lunch prepared by Blackwood for $10\, or you can feel free to bring a lunch. \n\nMarch 13th – Outdoor & Weather-Related Risks: For our first week\, Blackwood Educational Land Institute and wilderness medicine expert Tim Graham were proud to offer a workshop on “Outdoor & Weather-Related Safety Risks” to all. Missed it? We will share a recap later this month!\nMarch 20th – Food from Seed-to-Plate: The second week will focus on food from soil seed to plate\, with an overview of principles of organic and regenerative agriculture and some hands-on farm\, growing\, and harvesting activities as well as basic cooking techniques. In this highly interactive workshop\, we will learn about:\n\ncomposting\,\ncompost tea\,\nidentifying good soil\,\nthe life cycle of a plant\,\nand what to keep in mind when cooking and eating seasonally.\n\n\nMarch 27th – Principles of Living on the Land: The third week will focus on principles of living on the land\, where we will practice outdoor movement\, learn basic bushcraft like fire building and water sourcing and purification\, and discuss low impact building and other sustainability methods to live harmoniously with nature even in the big city.\n\nWhether you attend one or all of these workshops\, our goal is that each participant leaves with a better understanding of what it means to survive and thrive as a human animal inherently connected to nature! \nThis workshop is open to all age and experience levels and is part of our Back to the Basics for Adult Workshop Series. Learn more about the series here >> \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/back-to-basics-food-from-seed-to-plate/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapshot_12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T110000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155145 CREATED:20210309T234518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T235325Z UID:10000493-1615692600-1616065200@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2021 Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification Course DESCRIPTION:WAFA is a comprehensive training course that teaches students how to handle medical emergencies when they are in remote areas and miles from help\, or when contacting emergency services is not possible (such as natural disaster). Students leave prepared for situations that involve severe environments\, prolonged patient care\, and improvised equipment. All Blackwood staff are trained in WAFA. Certifications last for 3 years and include CPR. Our 2021 WAFA Certification Course is open to first-time certifications and those seeking recertification (two days only at discounted rate). \nLearn more at blackwoodland.org/wafa >>\n \n  \nRegister for one of our last remaining spots:\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n Select Your Course*WAFA (March 12-15\, 2023) | $495Recertification (March 12-15\, 2023) | $300Counselors\, use your discount code below. For recert must have current\, unexpired certification.Participant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Shirt Size*SmallMediumLargeXLargeXXLargeAny dietary restrictions or food allergies?* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Current CertificationSelect Your Current Certification*\n \n WFR\n \n \n WAFA\n \n \n N/A\n \n \n Other\n If other\, please list certification.* Select Your Certifying Entity*\n \n WMA\n \n \n WMI\n \n \n SOLO\n \n \n N/A\n \n \n Other\n If other\, please list certifying entity.* Outcome of Course*\n \n \n Pass\n \n \n \n Fail\n \n \n \n N/A\n Current Certificate Expiration\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PaymentSelect your course*\n \n \n WAFA (full course) $495\n \n \n \n Recertification (two days) $300\n Please select lodging type.\n \n \n Bunk bed in main house ($15/night)\n \n \n \n Bunk bed for Blackwood counselors/special guests (free)\n \n \n \n Tent site ($10/night)\n \n \n \n None\n Counselor Lodging (Free)*\n \n 3/11/2023 (if you would like to stay the night before WAFA)\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023 (if you would like to stay the night after training is complete)\n Tent Camping*\n \n 3/11/2023\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n Bunk Bed in Main House*\n \n 3/11/2023\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n If you would like additional meals\, please select type (select multiple if applicable).\n \n Breakfast ($9/day)\n \n \n Dinner ($15/day)\n Breakfast*\n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n Dinner\n \n 3/12/2022\n \n \n 3/13/2022\n \n \n 3/14/2022\n \n \n 3/15/2022\n Coupon Total\n $0.00\n \n Cardholder Email\n \n Billing Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20242025202620272028202920302031203220332034203520362037203820392040204120422043\n \n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n I understand that I will not receive my wilderness medicine course certificate if bathroom facilities\, kitchen or appropriate reservation site is not left tidy throughout my stay and upon my departure. I promise I will report anything (without penalty) I broke or damaged during my stay so that it can be fixed for the next participants. Agreement Signature* URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2021-wilderness-advanced-first-aid-certification-course/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_188476166-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T090000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20210309T215243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T045653Z UID:10000668-1615608000-1615626000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Outdoor & Weather-Related Risks Workshop DESCRIPTION:Based on feedback from past students and their parents\, Blackwood Educational Land Institute is proud to announce a modified version of our “Back to the Basics” program for teens and adults as a series of skills-based workshops taking place this Spring.\nEach workshop is from 10 AM to 3 PM with a noon break for lunch. The cost is just $25 per workshop per person with the option for lunch prepared by Blackwood for $10\, or you can feel free to bring a lunch. \n\nMarch 13th – Outdoor & Weather-Related Risks: For our first week\, Blackwood Educational Land Institute and wilderness medicine expert Tim Graham are proud to offer a workshop on “Outdoor & Weather-Related Safety Risks” to all. As we witnessed over Winter Storm Uri\, we’re just one power outage or extreme weather event away from being exposed to the elements. Are you prepared? In advance of our annual Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification course Tim will lead us in an overview of evaluating and mitigating physical safety risks when outdoors\, whether you’re in the great outdoors or the urban jungle.\n\nThis series is also a preview of our intensive Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course starting Sunday\, March 14th. Learn more about WAFA certification here >>\n\n\nMarch 20th – Food from Seed-to-Plate: The second week will focus on food from seed to plate\, with an overview of regenerative agriculture\, ancestral health and nutrition\, and basic outdoor cooking techniques.\nMarch 27th – Principles of Living on the Land: The third week will focus on principles of living on the land\, where we will practice outdoor movement\, learn basic bushcraft like fire building and water sourcing and purification\, and discuss low impact building and other sustainability methods to live harmoniously with nature even in the big city.\n\nWhether you attend one or all of these workshops\, our goal is that each participant leaves with a better understanding of what it means to survive and thrive as a human animal inherently connected to nature! \nThis workshop is open to all age and experience levels and is part of our Back to the Basics for Adult Workshop Series. Learn more about the series here >> URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/back-to-basics-outdoor-weather-related-risks-workshop/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BW_Stock_OutdoorHiking_Smalll.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T063000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20210310T001627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T001627Z UID:10000495-1615343400-1615357800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Each week we are fortunate to have so many friendly\, dedicated volunteers join us to do regenerative farming work alongside our grower and staff. We invite everyone to join us to experience the farming life for just a few hours and get our hands dirty while learning a little bit more about organic farming along the way. We have farm tasks for all ages and abilities\, and kiddos are certainly welcome. \nTo participate\, just email info@blackwoodland.org to let us know to expect you and if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-day/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T080000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20180104T015442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T015442Z UID:10000601-1541822400-1541836800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Morning in the Country DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful\, relaxing morning in the country. Take a self-guided tour of the farm\, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens\, take a class with our Farm Director or local experts\, and more. \nVisit https://blackwoodland.org/thefarm/morninginthecountry/ for more information. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/morning-in-the-country-10/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181009T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181009T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20180330T001807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T001807Z UID:10000618-1539054000-1539086400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Private Land Experience DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/private-land-experience-56/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20180330T001110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T001110Z UID:10000617-1538766000-1538938799@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Private Land Experience DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/private-land-experience-55/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20180330T000924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000924Z UID:10000616-1538074800-1538333999@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Private Land Experience DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/private-land-experience-54/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20180330T000855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000855Z UID:10000615-1537585200-1537617600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Private Land Experience DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/private-land-experience-53/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20170916T025013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170916T025013Z UID:10000414-1533438000-1533816000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:High School (Badger) Summer Camp (Ages 15-18) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/high-school-badger-summer-camp-ages-15-18/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180803T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20170916T024915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000657Z UID:10000412-1532833200-1533297600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Nature Camp Session 6 (Ages 8-14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/middle-school-summer-nature-camp-ages-12-14-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180722T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180727T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20170916T024829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000644Z UID:10000410-1532228400-1532692800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Nature Camp Session 5 (Ages 8-14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/mixed-summer-nature-camp-ages-8-14-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20170916T024748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000621Z UID:10000408-1531623600-1532088000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Nature Camp Session 4 (Ages 8-14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/elementary-summer-nature-camp-ages-7-11/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180701T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180706T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T155146 CREATED:20170916T024701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T000510Z UID:10000503-1530414000-1530878400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Nature Camp Session 3 (MIDLE SCHOOL ONLY - Ages 12-14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/middle-school-summer-nature-camp-ages-12-14/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR