Walker School of the Wild
Wilderness immersions and rites of passage in the American West.
Walker School of the Wild
At Walker School of the Wild, we build leaders rooted in self, sharpened by challenge, and connected to the land through deep wilderness immersion.
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Every track tells a story. Join Ned and Jonathan Shapiro for two days of wildlife tracking in the Angeles National Forest. Learn to identify animal tracks, interpret signs, and deepen your awareness of the lives unfolding around you. Whether you’re new to tracking or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will change how you see and move through the woods.
January 23–24, 2027 · Angeles National Forest · $395
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Reconnect with yourself and your primal presence through hunting one of North America's largest predators - the American Black Bear.
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Run through our sister 501c3 (pending) nonprofit Walker School of the Wild Foundation, our Teen Wilderness Rites of Passage program guides youth 13-18 from the Bay Area and Los Angeles through intentional, nature-based experiences that mark the transition from childhood toward adulthood.
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Build the skills and confidence to hunt with awareness, competence, and respect. Through individual mentorship tailored to your experience and goals, learn to read the land, understand animal behavior, track wildlife, and approach the hunt with patience and intention. From preparation to ethical harvest, deepen your relationship with the land and the food that sustains you.
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Walker School of the Wild was born out of a need for a return to nature and our wilder selves.
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