International Rewilding Discussion Forum

I agree. With me, although I can't afford the Immersion program right out of pocket, I did get a job specifically for making the money to attend, and once I complete the program, I will have all the skills and knowledge and can then trade/share it with others.

As far as what Urban Scout is talking about with a community surrounding him, that is also a reason why I want to do this program, because the community in Portland is great, and I wanted to get involved with the people when I lived there before but did not have time or energy because I worked! This way I will totally immerse myself in the learning and it will have my full attention and focus, which I learned is a better way for me to learn things, and keep interested in them.

-emily

maybe it has something to do with the vibrations of the music being stimulating to the plants, or something. It's an interesting topic. I notice that plants grown and cared for by myself turn out much better than my last housemates', and I think it is in part because I didn't have a job, spent a lot of time looking at them/caring for them, talking to them, etc. while they all had jobs and spent very little time with the plants... I think things like this definitely have an impact on plants...

nice...

I was excited about seeing this but realized they ask for the information on your health insurance company and number.  This must be due to liabilities, I'm sure TrackersNW does not want some sort of lawsuit against them. 
Also, the cost of the program is $10,000.?

well, it makes sense, if you are doing outdoor activities, there is the chance of someone getting hurt...

Also, this program offers a couple certifications, like Permaculture and Natural Building. Other places charge $1500 for just permaculture certification (you have to have a certification if you plan on including permaculture in your business plans), and it is only 7-14 day long course. This program is 9 months, with many different courses, and also a focus on entrepreneurship (so you can have a start on having your own business when finished), and they have PAID internships during the 9 months to help pay for the last half. Really, it's not that much. And money, you know, it's easy enough to come by (I just have a food service job right now, along with doing my artwork, and it's not going to be a problem for me to meet the payment deadlines)... since it's almost a year away. I guess money really doesn't have much value to me, but the things that this program covers do, and that's worth working for a year to raise the money. I know that I learn better from people and with other people as motivation and inspiration, and because I know TrackersNW and am familiar with their work, I feel confident that it will be an excellent experience and worth every penny. And, again, money has no value to me (maybe because I have none?!) so the price is not an issue... it's good to have something to work towards like this, instead of slaving away to pay off bills or afford your lifestyle or apartment or car payments and gas... I would much rather work to pay for this program than all that crap! And afterwards, I will have a much better groundwork for starting my own business, or contacts to work for something I really believe in. This is all that matters to me.

-emily

jhereg offered some good information over on this thread for raising/eating worms and other insects:

http://www.rewild.info/conversations/index.php?topic=364.0

Anyone want to experiment?!

haha! nice!

well. I just got a food service job so i don't think I will be able to do this fast for a while, after I work there for a while and see if I would be able to... one good thing about this job, though, is I get health insurance option after working there two months! the bad things is that it's a job!

That's awesome! I should do the same, as I learn the different native plants around here, it's a good idea! Thanks

-emily