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The @indyhostel Gnome stopped by today to check out our spot. We are happy to be a part of this years #indyfolkfest next Saturday Aug 13. See you there #followthegnome (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Bow drill practice, cedar on cedar #fire (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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How well would you do with no eyes? #skills #indiana #WPWA #balance #getoutside (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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These are the first lines of @kelly.c_humes eloquent article wrapping up her Summer Camp experience. We were so happy to have her with us, read on at https://whitepinewilderness.com/academy/skills-of-the-village/talking-drum to understand why! #WPWA #talkingdrum #indianapolis #wapahani #indiana #naturewriter #naturesgifts

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Still spots left for the final Wild Summer Camp next week! If you would like your child to have an opportunity for a low camper:counselor ratio this is the week! (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Hawaii? Nope! Herbal Medicine Making Class here in Rocky Ripple, Indiana. Thank you Passion Flower for your calming powers🌸 ⚗#herbalism #indiana #medicine #passionflower #herbalist (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Taking a step back to enjoy when things are really wonderful #wapahani #getoutside #explore #indiana #moments #outsideisfree #nature (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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#repurposed wedding vail to catch some minnows! That is one cool bride #wapahani #fishing #getoutside #recycle #indiana #explore (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Experiments don't always mean success. After many attempts to use this jeweler's loupe in the sun to start a fire we just couldn't get it to start. A lot of fun trying though #outsideisfree #experiments #indiana #getoutside #fire #survival (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Today's story involves the knowledge of trapping and listening to the lessons of animals #WPWA #getoutside #wilderness #skills #indiana #mentoring #wapahani #storytelling #outsideisfree #deadfall #trapping (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Our first family bow drill coal and flame this morning! Great #mentoring Mom #getoutside #firebyfriction #teamwork #family #indiana #skills #summercamp #outsideisfree (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Check out these custom handmade knives made a few weeks ago. Each handle was uniquely designed for it's recipient, with a leather sheath and brain tanned lanyard. . . . . #skills #indiana #morakniv #slipoffyourshoes #outdoors #custommade #getoutside (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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It is a great evening for making #medicine 🌸🍵 Thanks to all those that came out, see you next Tuesday #indiana #indianapolis #herbalife (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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You can be 100% positive your kids will get dirty at Summer Camp... And they will love every minute of it #wildhood #getoutside #summer #indiana #mud (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Pick up the new "Talking Drum" article about Bee Balm medicine TONIGHT at the Medicine Making Workshop! 6 pm ⏱🍵 #herbalism #medicine #indiana #knowledge (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)

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Who is excited for the Community Herbal Medicine Making class tomorrow at 6pm?? #herbal #medicine #communityskills #indiana

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#mentor It is the end of the week and we have made some great connections. Proud to work with so many patient, knowledgable, and dedicated mentors. #skills #indiana #getoutside #knowledge @rodriguez_amos @shullmatt @kelly.c_humes (at White Pine Wilderness Academy)