[obol] Unique Birding Class by International Naturalist and Tracker Jon Young

[Tony Deis]

Featured Workshop: May 19, Morning-  Learning the Language of the  
Birds (register online) How is it that the cougar, the bear, and the  
coyote can live so close to us, yet never be seen? Similarly, how is  
it that the native scout or hunter can move silently through the  
forest without being detected?

It is no coincidence that they all have one thing in common: they  
understand the language of the birds. Understanding Bird Language and  
how it specifically and profoundly it relates to other wildlife  
movement is an both ancient and new. Through the exciting stories and  
exercises in this class, naturalist and tracker Jon Young shows you  
the hidden worlds of nature that await your discovery and unlocks the  
secrets to learning the language of the forest.

• Hear of ancient Natives who were able to tell of the far-off  
movements of animals and people without seeing or hearing them.

• See how cultivating your senses by listening to the birds can  
reduce the stresses caused by our modern lifestyles.

• Learn about how the human mind is designed to understand the  
language of the birds and of all nature.

• Learn how the birds and animals communicate through easy-to- 
interpret songs, calls, and body language.

• Discover how to move invisibly through the forest around the alarm  
triggers of the birds.

When May 19, 2007, 8:00am-12pm
Where Portland, OR
HALF Day Tuition Register by May 13- $30, after May 6 $40


May 18-20, 2007 Jon Young and Penny Livingston-Stark, two of the  
world's foremost leaders in environmental education, nature awareness  
and permaculture design  visit Portland, OR and City Repair's Village  
Building Convergence Join Penny and Jon as they weave together the  
teachings of permaculture design and nature awareness. Through  
lectures and workshops we discover what makes ecological systems self- 
sustaining. We learn to apply this functional awareness to family,  
gardens, energy systems, water supplies, healthy communities,  
economies and global political movements for change.


With all workshops, register online at  www.trackersnw.com or   
Contact Us for more information.


VBC7 Lectures For more information visit  www.cityrepair.org No  
Advanced Registration Required

Jon Young, Caretaking for 7Generations
When May 18, 2007, 8:30
Where  Disjecta, Portland

Penny Livingston, Regenerative Design for 7Generations
When May 19, 2007, Evening
Where  Disjecta, Portland


TrackersNW Workshops Advanced Registration Required  Register Online  
at  www.trackersnw.com

Jon Young,  Learning the Language of the Birds (register online)
When May 19, 2007, 8am-12pm Where Portland OR

Jon & Penny, Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness (register online)
When May 19, 2007, 1pm-5pm Where Portland OR

Penny Livingston, The Art of Placemaking for a 200 year Plan  
(register online)
When May 20, 2007, 8am-12pm Where Disjecta, OR

Register Online at  www.trackersnw.com

Jon Young Inspired by his childhood mentor, tracker Tom Brown, Jr.,  
Jon Young has passionately researched and put into practice the  
techniques used by native cultures to mentor their children as  
naturalists, trackers and valued community members. With permission  
from his Elders, Jon has gathered the teachings of many native  
cultures and combined them with the tools of modern field ecology,  
creating a powerful medicine bundle of native approaches that trigger  
our natural blueprint for learning. Jon founded Wilderness Awareness  
School in 1983.
Penny Livingston

Penny Livingston-Stark has been working professionally in the land  
management and development field for 25 years and has extensive  
experience in all phases of ecologically sound landscape design and  
construction. She specializes in site planning & design of resource- 
rich landscapes, integrating rainwater collection, edible  
landscaping, pond and water systems, habitat development and  
watershed restoration for homes, co-housing communities, businesses  
and diverse-yield perennial farms.


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