Stephen Kraska
Member/Manager, Head Instructor
I found myself constantly in nature as a child. It’s where I was happiest. There was an awe and wonder about the natural world that struck me deep. I have been fortunate enough to be introduced to many different teachers/mentors throughout my life, including our most profound teacher, the Earth. I decided to continue this journey by visiting other schools and connecting with more people. Eventually, this lead me to start my own education center that brings teachings in from everywhere. This is my way of sharing knowledge and experience in order to create a learning space for everyone. I want to give back to the people, the skills and the Earth. A change can be made here. It’s just a matter of time…
History of Skills
- Studying traditional ecological knowledge, primitive skills, indigenous teachings, and more from various schools, Elders, and Mentors
- Multiple Certifications from Tom Brown Jr’s Tracker School
- Studied at Children of the Earth Foundation
- Studying at Primal Nature
- Certificate in Medicinal Plants, Cornell University
- Reiki I certified, Muktinath Holistic Center
- Basic First Aid, CPR/AED for adult, child, and infant
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration for Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship, with minor in Sustainability, from Western Connecticut State University
- Guest Instructor, Montessori School in Montgomery
- Consultations at various private properties
Previously worked with:
- Multiple private classes involving wilderness survival and urban emergency preparedness
- Boy Scouts of America
- Girl Scouts of America
- Central Park Conservancy
- Assisted with various other children’s programs
- Assisted with a program for the Urban Park Rangers of NYC
