Wild Lines

Embodied ecology for the inner wild

A small-group, guided outdoor play experience for adults designed to connect with the natural world and relate the body to the land

Come prepared to swim/walk/scramble/get dirty

Formats

Community Workshops

Two Hours Donation-based Doorway

Location: Pasadena Area

See schedule

Day Camp

Full Day Flagship Offer

Locations: Coasts or Islands of Southern California

sunrise to sunset

Course Content

Logistics

Expect the Unexpected: This is conditions-based naturalism, where experience follows ecology: Workshops are shaped by season, conditions, and learning opportunity. Locations and themes are revealed the week of and focuses may range from navigation and species identification to movement-based play and storytelling - all as curated by mother earth & guided by your host.

Locations are typically coastal (e.g., Laguna, Malibu, Palos Verdes) and within 1.5 hr driving distance from central LA unless otherwise noted

Learning Objectives

Read place in real time: Terrain, tide, ecosystems, microclimates, identifying plants/animals

Embodiment: Primal movement, water play, sensory engagement, breathwork, meditation

Creating relationship: Art/poetry, reflection, storytelling, stewardship

Requirements

Water comfort (applies to “wet” or "full day” formats): Strong swimming is NOT required, but ability to relax in the ocean, enter surf, and self-manage snorkeling equipment is

Freediving optional (with proof of certification)

Hiking ability: NOT cardio-intensive hiking required, but ability to walk at pace for up to 5 mi / 1500 ft in one day is expected

Details

Great for: Ocean-comfortable folks, like hiking, open to multidisciplinary ways of interacting with ecology
Not a fit if: Strong anxiety in water, need 1:1 support, mobility constraints
Included: Guided instruction, course materials, curated lunch
Not included: Transportation, personal gear*
*Snorkeling/dive gear can be rented or purchased at discounted rates with one of our partners (appt required - addt’l info in packet upon booking)
Water basics: Mask/snorkel, wetsuit*, swim suit, fins, towel
Land basics: Hiking footwear, layers, sun/wind protection, snacks, water (3 liters)
Other: Journal, sitting blanket
Optional: Art & music supplies
*Snorkeling/dive gear can be rented or purchased at discounted rates with one of our partners (appt required - addt’l info in packet upon booking)
Cancellation: Full refund a week before event, 50% refund before 72 hours
Minimum enrollment: 4 participants required to conduct workshop (full refund or rescheduling if not met 5 days prior)
Swim ability: Ability to stay comfortable in dynamic moving water is necessary to participate in “wet” or full-day events.