Santa Fe Tree House Camp

07/20/2026

Wilderness Survival Skills I- A One Day Course

This course is in cooperation with Santa Fe Community College.

Would you know what to do in a survival situation or if you got lost while hiking? Gain the skills and confidence to be prepared in this hands-on experiential class. You'll learn strategies for keeping safe and practice such techniques as self-rescue and signaling, securing shelter, purifying water, matchless fire making, avoiding natural hazards, knife use and safety, and wilderness first aid basics. Enjoy some freeze dried snacks and learn how to make your own mini survival kit. You'll come away with how to be safe, survive, and thrive in the wilderness! Come dressed for short hikes in the woods and bring a refillable water bottle and a sack lunch.

This course is presented by the non-profit Wilderness Institute and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp and Wilderness Preserve.

(An overnight camping or cabin rental option is available for an additional fee.)

Date: 7/25/2026
Sat., 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Instructor(s): Brad Childs

Contact Ciana at 505-510-1043
Or email [email protected]

06/06/2026

This could be the most important thing that you see us post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and ge****ls. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! WE must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them!
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05/21/2026

Tomorrow is opening day at camp.
We have a special Gong Sound Bath on Friday evening and start our Sword/Staff, Dragon’s Gate Internal Alchemy Meditation and Tai Chi.
Here is the activities page link:

Step into nature and discover what you’re truly capable of achieving through our carefully crafted outdoor programs. From peaceful morning hikes to challenging climbing workshops, each experience is designed to inspire growth, build connections, and create lasting memories for individuals, familie...

04/05/2026

Help save one of our state treasures…

The Bureau of Land Management has allowed just seven days for comments about a proposal to reduce or eliminate a buffer zone protecting Chaco Canyon from oil and gas development.

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan said of this maneuver by the BLM, "Allowing just seven days for public comment on the fate of a 1,000-year-old sacred site is inadequate and disgraceful."

The comment period ends Tuesday, April 7th, but I don't know exactly when that means so do it early. Make your opinion known by going here and clicking on the "Participate Now" button:

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04/01/2026

FREE: Professional Training in Outdoor Leadership

Have you ever wanted to guide groups on hikes sharing knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area?
Have you wondered how to keep groups engaged and excited about what you are sharing?

The Wilderness Institute. Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization is providing a free Outdoor Leadership Training program this spring. The program will provide trainees with a basic foundation of the skills required for leading groups in outdoor recreational and educational activities including leading guided hikes, public speaking, group interactive games and debriefing, nature trail development and maintenance, and interpretive naturalist presentations.

Trainees will gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely lead outdoor recreation activities, lead hikes along nature trails, and teach environmental ethics, principles and practices to children and family groups.

Internship and job placement opportunities may be possible upon successful completion of the training!

This program is sponsored by the City of Santa Fe, Office of Economic Development's Go Local Go Different Fund.

For more information contact Brad Childs, Executive Director at mailto: [email protected] or go to www.wildernessinstitute.org (http://www.wildernessinstitute.org/).

Enrollment is limited. Deadline to register is 5/4/2026
Dates: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 2026
Thurs., 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuition: Free
Instructor(s): Brad Childs (https://wildernessinstitute.org/about-us/ )
Email: [email protected]

03/29/2026

The Song of the Silent Bond

In the heart of the forest,
where the trees breathe the stories of ages,
there is a language older than words,
spoken through silence and the wind's soft call.

The earth cradles us in its embrace,
teaching us that strength lies in stillness,
that trust is found in the quiet glance,
and the heart beats in rhythm with all that surrounds.

In the dance of the leaves,
in the sway of the branches,
we learn the power of listening,
to the beat that unites all things.

And though the world is vast,
we find our place in the simplicity,
where wisdom flows like water,
and the spirit of connection is felt, not seen.

🎨Artist and storyteller: Dorothy Vera

03/15/2026

The Light of the Spirit

In the quiet of the night, we listen,
To the whispers of the winds, ancient and true.
The spirit speaks in stillness,
And we, with open hearts, hear its call.

The path is not always clear,
Yet in our hearts, we find our way.
The strength of the earth flows through us,
A reminder that we are never alone.

In the light of the stars, the song rises,
Of unity, of peace, of love unspoken.
We walk in the footsteps of those before,
Guided by the spirit, forevermore.

🎨Artist and storyteller: Dorothy Vera

03/13/2026

Come celebrate with us…
Join me at Mahwahteii (Corn Circle) Ceremony, Spring Equinox Celebration

03/09/2026

Blessings on this International Women’s Day and to the most important woman “Mother/Madre” of all, the 🌎.
Treat yourself, lay down, close your eyes, and use this hour long piece as a beautiful meditation. 💞
I especially love this about 11 minutes in when the man sings and later with the whale sounds!

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