unplug and reconnect
Firecraft Northwest takes you outside to connect with nature, learn survival skills, and build community.
Join us for a class, workshop, or private event to learn ethnobotany and plant ID, foraging, fireside cooking, green wood carving, animal tracking, shelter building, and so much more!
nature & survival intensive
Meet once per month with the same group for full day skills practice
“I’ve taken nearly ten classes with them now, and I keep coming back, not just for the skills, but for the people. Ryan and Licia are some of the most knowledgeable, kind, and generous teachers I’ve ever learned from. Every class I attend leaves me feeling more grounded, capable, and inspired. Their passion for teaching and reverence for the land is palpable.
Highly, highly recommend. You’ll walk away with more than knowledge, you’ll leave with perspective, purpose, and a deeper relationship with the world around you.”
— Penny Johnson, class participant
private classes & events
We also offer private and customized classes, workshops, retreats, and overnight excursions. Visit our Private Events page to learn more!
“Mount Baker Club, the longest running outdoor club in Whatcom County, hired Ryan to lead tracking and nature workshops that our members raved about. His knowledge of the natural world is both wide and deep and his presentations are engaging.”
— Laura Boynton, Program Coordinator, Mount Baker Club
“I felt very welcomed and safe here, which is unusual for me in outdoor spaces. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but they're actually good teachers (they take notes, speak clearly, use visual aids, are very organized), who are also kind, holistic, funny. A great way to gain survivalist and naturalist skills in a welcoming community!”
— Heather Moline, class participant
MEET the team
With over 15 years of combined experience in outdoor education, Ryan and Licia are passionate about helping people connect with nature and each other. Learn more about us and why we do what we do!
