Tonsina River valley near Wellwood Center, Alaska
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Be a part of this exciting educational and recreational experience! A School of the Earth program is scheduled to take place from 22 to 28 July 2013 at Wellwood Center in Kenny Lake, Alaska. For more information, contact School of the Earth (see contact information below) or review the schedule of activities.
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School of the Earth programs at Wellwood Center include features such as:
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	road trip to Worthington Glacier, high in the Chugach Mountains, where glacial retreat can be seen first-hand
	raft trip on the Tonsina and Copper Rivers for a salmon’s-eye view of the environment and a chance to watch for eagles, grizzly bears, and moose
	visit to a local farm to explore how one family has faced the daunting challenges of farming in the subarctic with a commitment to produce food and other crops in an earth-friendly way
	visit to a subsistence fish camp along a glacial river to learn about a subsistence life style and methods of sustainable salmon harvest
	walks through natural settings with beautiful views of the Wrangell Mountains, the Tonsina River valley, and the Chugach Mountains
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	BYOS (Bring Your Own Shelter: tents or motor homes)
	or, comfortable, floored wall tents (with shared occupancy)
	or, rooms at Wellwood Center Bed and Breakfast (2 per room)
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	breakfast provided by Wellwood Center
	lunch and dinner catered locally
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	social concerns, such as: human rights, availability of education, sexual equality, freedom from prejudices, weakening of traditional support structures, systematized abuse of certain segments of the population
	economic concerns, such as: widespread poverty and hunger, true costs to planetary health of economic activities, adopting a long-term view toward economic endeavors
	governmental concerns, such as: reformation of decision-making processes, a unifying approach to international issues, the importance of law, free and open access by all citizens to governmental processes
	environmental concerns, such as: habitat loss; species extinctions; climate change; pollution, proactive approach to future problems, effects of human values and priorities on ecological issues
	spiritual concerns, such as: values that reinforce greater good, separating core beliefs from culture, dangers of fanaticism and superstition, unifying spiritual approaches to problems, sources of motivation and meaning
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College credit is available through the University of Alaska system for a small additional fee.
School of the Earth offers a package that includes meals, round trip transportation to and from Anchorage, excursions, and participation in all parts of the program. Camping space is available at no charge. Wall tents (shared) are available for an additonal $125/person for the week of the program. A limited number of B&B rooms (with roommate) may be reserved for $300 per person.
2013 Dates:		22-28 July
2013 Prices:		$1,495	Option A: free camping space, or lodging otherwise provided for by participant
		$1,620	Option B: cot in shared wall tent
		$1,795	Option C: B&B room with roommate
A minimum deposit of $500 is required to secure your reservation. All payments are fully refundable if cancellation is made by 1 July 2013. The minimum deposit is due if a reservation is cancelled after that date.
For more information or to reserve your spot in School of the Earth 2013 contact: Dave Wellman HC60 Box 227 Copper Center, AK 99573
View the schedule of activities planned for 2013.
Click here to register online.
If you have already registered, but need to make a payment, click here.

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