There are several new opportunities to get Maryland families connected with the Earth! On Saturday, April 6th, COTEF will be doing a free fire demo and primitive skills museum at Restoration foods from 1:00-3:00 p.m. That evening we'll be hosting a talk, "What is Nature Connection Education and Why is it Becoming so Popular? This even runs from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Restoration Foods. No registration is required and a $5.00 donation is suggested.

Then on Saturday, April 7th, families will have the chance to get their feet wet with the skills! We'll be hosting a day long even at Eagle Cove School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is for ages 6-12 and family and requires registration and a $20.00 per person fee. The day will be packed with fun and adventure in nature and wilderness survival!

For details on these programs see the program listings.

This is a free, one-day event to help support our communities heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy for both now and in the future! 

In drawing from the wisdom of our ancestors who lived a life close to the earth, this training for youth, families, and community shows how our ancient ways can inform our modern lives and strengthen our well being, safety, and resilience.

Stories from those affected by the storm have been severe with their shelter, water, fire, and food supplies all compromised. In many regions we have families moving in with other family members just to meet these basic needs.

We need your help!

We want to offer this training now and broadly without cost getting in the way! 

Have you felt like you wish there was something you could do? Imagine supporting us to go to these regions and put skills and awareness training on the ground to support immediate relief and lasting resilience! The next storm is coming; let’s band together and act now!

We’re starting right here on the Jersey shore! Act now! Help us help them! This new knowledge can become the wisdom that once again informs our decisions and keeps our future generations at the center of our hearts and minds!

The more we raise, the more trainings we’ll run. $5 gets us closer. $10 pays for one youth or teen. $25 pays for one family. $50 increases the total number of people we will ultimately reach!

Click our Donate button in the left hand column of your screen to join the effort!

Our pledge to you is you’ll see our report and hear the stories from the program within the next three months!

With overflowing gratitude and unwavering hope for our future generations,

Matt Abatelli and the entire COTEF staff