Wild Lines
Naturalist workshops for the outdoor steward
A small-group, guided Southern California experience designed for outdoorsy folks comfortable in-water & on-trail seeking to connect with ecology, sharpen landscape reading, and cultivate real-world stewardship
Course Content
An all-day outdoor play series designed to relate the body to the land: Come prepared to swim/walk/scramble & get dirty
Learning Objectives
Read place in real time: Terrain, tide, ecosystems, microclimates
Meet the locals: Identify common & uncommon animals & plants
Food relationships: Food webs and wild-harvesting ethics
Play as embodiment: Activating the senses and anchoring body to land
Become a local steward: Ecological practices for the modern naturalist
Themes & Locations
This is conditions-based naturalism, where experience follows ecology: Workshops are shaped by season, conditions, and learning opportunity. Locations and activities 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
Requirements
Cold-water comfort: Strong swimming is NOT required, but ability to relax in the ocean (occasionally surf/rocky entry) and self-manage equipment is
Freediving & scuba is optional (with proof of certification)
Hiking ability: NOT cardio-intensive hiking (heart rate >120) required, but ability to walk leisurely (street-market pace) up to 5 mi / 1500 ft in one day is standard
Logistics
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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
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Included: Guided instruction, course materials/ID cards, 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)
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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: Your own craft of art or music (e.g., painting, sketching, music)
*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)
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Cancellation: Full refund a week before event, 50% refund before 48 hrs, no refunds within 48 hr window
Minimum enrollment: 4 participants required to conduct workshop (full refund or rescheduling if not met 5 days prior)
Courtesy coordination for carpooling is provided in packet upon booking (confirms 2-3 days prior)
Swim check: Must provide proof of water proficiency upon checkout (certifications or home video) if none provided, basic water skills clinic booking mandatory
My Approach
Safety
Delivering a service and attention that combines situational awareness, preparedness, skills, contingency and response
Ecocentric
Allowing the environment and the universe to curate an experience where land and community come first
Play
Learning and embodying through joy in a way that encourages the most neuroplasticity and absorption of knowledge
Connection
Building relationship with the land, connecting with her inhabitants, and fostering real, tangible stewardship
Book a workshop!
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It is important that you review ALL information above and read carefully before committing to your booking
(These events cap at 8 participants)
Book early:
If you book less than 5 days out you may not have time for the necessary prep/arrangements.
These events are meticulously curated, if you allow me time (over a week) to know your background, that results in a richer experience
Limited time only: Early bird special available now to book!
Limited time only: Early bird special available now to book!
Want a shorter commitment? Check out our local day-hike mini series!
