Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
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Kid Week: Wildness & Foraging Series [Photos!]
July 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
We had an absolute blast exploring, learning, and growing together during Kid’s Week at Fox Haven!
From setting up sundials to crossing hot lava, every moment was filled with excitement and hands-on learning. We studied our wilderness skills by making trashbag cordage, practicing tieing knots to put up our tarp shelter, foraging for wild edibles (wine berries and wood sorrel were the consistent favorites!), and learning how to make potable water by tying a clear bag to a pine tree or heating it over our self-made fire.
Daily, we embarked on the kid’s favorite activity: singing down the slip and slide and walking down to Catoctin Creek. Not only did we have a chance to take a refreshing swim, but we also got up close and personal with the fascinating plants lining the creek banks like shiso and jewelweed (the poison ivy helper), and discovered some seriously cool rocks along the way.
But that wasn’t all – our teamwork skills were put to the ultimate test in the final challenge. Can you believe that we managed to build a shelter in just 14 minutes? Talk about some serious problem-solving skills! And let’s not forget about starting fires with flint rods – everyone nailed it!
To top it all off, we indulged in the perfect summer treats – popsicles and juicy watermelon. It was like a celebration of all our accomplishments throughout the week!
About LandBack Tax
Beginning in 2022, Fox Haven will pay $2 from every ticket sale to the Piscataway Land Trust as a LandBack tax for the land Fox Haven inhabits. Land taxes to indigenous nations function similarly to paying rent or a home mortgage. Payments such as a mortgage provide access to living space, whereas LandBack taxes recognize our access to stolen Indigenous land.
The Piscataway Land Trust is a long-term Indigenous-led effort led by the 501(c)(3) Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians Inc. to restore and rematriate ancestral land and sovereignty in the Chesapeake region to Piscataway and other Chesapeake Indigenous people. To learn more or pay land tax, visit: www.piscatawayindians.com/projects
Weather Policy
In the event that inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will receive 48 hours’ notice of cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is assumed to be rain or shine. An alternative location may be provided if shelter is needed. We do not offer refunds for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Please contact alecks@foxhavenfarm.org so we can discuss how to handle your absence.
Masks are optional during all events. If you learn that you have COVID within 5 days after class, we ask that you please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.