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					Wellwood Programs Wellwood Conservancy offers programs that are designed to uplift participants, encourage service, and broaden vision. Special concern is placed on skills of consultation and principles of stewardship, as these are of fundamental importance to "success of both human and natural systems." Wellwood Conservancy's policy on this may be read here.
	Current Program Offerings:			The many compelling problems besetting the present-day world summon humanity to new outlooks, new approaches, and new ideas. The dire nature of a number of these difficulties, which have the potential to cripple or destroy civilization and much of the natural environment, argues for the pressing and urgent need to discover new ways of thinking and acting so that these challenges can be effectively met and successfully resolved. Wellwood Conservancy seeks to address these issues by stimulating creative thought and meaningful action through programs presented in a natural setting. The programs may be either its own or those developed by its partners. They may be as simple as nature walks with small groups or as involved as week-long events that explore a wide spectrum of issues concerning human success on planet Earth. The selection of a natural setting for these programs is done in the belief that such a context, free of human cultural assumptions, encourages a sense of new possibilities and helps to connect participants to broad realities and to the source of both our biological and spiritual beings. Programs—which stress the need for personal involvement and effective action—are at once place-centered and world-focused.
	WISE/Copper River Watershed Project: Copper River Stewardship Program: June 2021 Click  here for more information			Wellwood Conservancy partners with Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE) in the Copper River Stewardship Program, offering Wellwood Nature Preserve for activities for the young people who participate in this multi-day program. --------- No charge.
	Wellwood Nature Preserve Open Trails Summer long			Wellwood Nature Preserve is a community and regional resource in Kenny Lake, near Kenny Lake School. Come and walk the trails, enjoy the flora and fauna, and inspect the new 70-foot-span suspension bridge under construction across Willow Creek. Bring your friends and family. See what this facility has to offer. --------- No charge.
	Writers Workshop Date and Time TBA			This is a writer's workshop for all levels. Hone your skills, pick up tips, share work done during workshop. Come and enjoy a day with other writers. Gain inspiration and focus in the natural setting of Wellwood Nature Preserve. Bring your own lunch and materials. --------- No charge.
	34nd  Annual One World Camp September 4–6, 2021			One World Camp offers an opportunity to look at significant issues of life on Planet Earth in a venue that is made available by the Planet itself. Participants experience a sense of uplift, hope, and renewal of purpose in the beautiful natural setting of Wellwood Nature Preserve. Those who attend One World Camp share ideas, meet other good people, and contribute to the revitalization of the planet while enjoying and exploring the wildland trails and views of the Nature Preserve, in the heart of Alaska’s Copper River Country. Participants will explore practical solutions to troubling problems of the world, make lasting friendships, and find a unique opportunity to reset the personal compass during this weekend of outdoor activity, thoughtful conversation, and direct service. Come and join in! --------- No charge. Donations toward expenses of maintaining the Nature Preserve and trails are welcome. Age: Children are welcome, but must be supervised by adults at all times.
	Copper  Country Discovery Tours Ongoing May to September See separate web site: Presented in partnership with WISE			2021 schedules have been interrupted by the Covid-19 virus. Please check ahead to determine tour availability. --------- By managing and developing the Wellwood Nature Preserve, Wellwood Conservancy partners with Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment to make possible these half-day guided tours introducing participants to the breadth and depth of the magnificent Copper River Basin. A 25-mile (each way) van ride through eye-popping Copper River Country brings guests from Copper Center to Wellwood Nature Preserve for walks, presentations of animal skins and skulls, and explorations of local geology, flora, fauna, and intriguing secrets of this sub-arctic ecosystem. --------- Cost: $119 per person; $70 for children under 12.
	Willow  Creek Research Project Ongoing year-round See separate web site: Presented in Partnership With Others Agencies and Groups			Wellwood Conservancy partners with a number of other agencies and individuals to conduct a long-term study of the local Willow Creek watershed. The Executive Director of Wellwood Conservancy currently serves as the Coordinator of the project. Working with youth, local volunteers, and a professional hydrologist, the goal is to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of this watershed in order to “determine the factors affecting quality and quantity of water in the general area of the Willow Creek watershed and to ensure continued benefits of that water for the future.” --------- Cost: No charge; volunteer opportunities are available. Age: Field research is best for ages 16 and up; some activities are appropriate for younger folks.
	For a list of lodging options for Wellwood Programs, click here.
	Wellwood Conservancy • HC 60 Box 227, Copper Center, Alaska 99573 • 907-822-3418
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