Who We Are
Earthworks Institute Forest Guides are comprised of highly trained and diversely practiced professionals with over 20 years of aggregate experience in the environmental and education fields. We offer programs that educate, inspire, and empower people, especially urban youth, and families, to reconnect with themselves and their world through meaningful experience. Our goal is to create social and environmental sustainability in Rochester by building a shared responsibility for stewardship and a future of greater equity.
Special Programs
EarthWorks Institute offers a range of nature workshops, enrichment opportunities, and wilderness healing programs. In anticipation of a busy new year, we are featuring spring and summer camps programs being offered in 2018. Get introduced to our mission, programs, and Forest Guides during any of these exciting activities.
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-3
If your student enjoys being outdoors or is fascinated by survival shows, Running Wild is the place to be this summer. Register for day camp sessions for any of these weeks:
Session 1: Monday, June 25th – Friday, June 29th
Session 2: Monday, July 9th – Friday, July 13th
Session 3: Monday, July 16th – Friday, July 20th
Session 4: Monday, July 23th – Friday, July 27th
Session 5: Monday, July 30th – Friday, August 3rd
Session 6: Monday, August 6th – Friday, August 10th
Weird Nature Summer Camp | Ages 6-8
A week-long day camp, Weird Nature is an opportunity for young explorers to discover the outdoors in a new way. From wildcrafts to nature walks with expert guides, students will enjoy learning through discovery! The single session for day camp will take place:
Monday, July 16th – Friday, July 20th
Jedi Camp | Ages 12-15
This day camp is tailored to engage teens in the excitement of survival in the outdoors. During this week-long day camp, Jedi Camp will give students the opportunity to develop their wilderness skills, from friction fire building to foraging for wild edibles. The single session for day camp will take place:
Monday, July 16th – Friday, July 20th