WOW’s instructors do what they teach and are passionate about the outdoor experience. Their staying power is resilient and their proven knowledge exceptional, Certified where necessary, their teaching abilities drive home our mission’s authenticity. They are the pillars of the WOW program.

Anastasia Allison

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Backpacking & Hiking

Lightweight equipment, planning, coping and ‘Leave No Trace’ ethics. Anastasia is the violinist for The Musical Mountaineers and the inventor of Kula Cloth™.

Shelly Ament

Shelly Ament

Wildlife Awareness & Tracking

Wildlife, behavior, bear/cougar response, and animal tracking. Shelly also teaches Bear/Cougar Self Defense.

Cathy Bell

Cathy Bell

Get Roped In

Create useful outdoor devices with ropes, parachute cord and thread. Cathy is a creative spirit and experienced teacher.

Debbie Brisky

Debbie Brisky

Beekeeping & Beeswax Creations

Colonies, live-hives, and honey. CWBA 2016 Bee Keeper of the Year, Debbie tends over 70 hives for local honey in Eastern Washington.

Dwight Brisky

Dwight

Beekeeping with Live Hives

Colonies, live-hives, and honey. CWBA 2016 Bee Keeper of the Year, Dwight tends over 70 hives for local honey in Eastern Washington.

Tiffanny Brooks

Tiffany Brooks

Wild Women Write

Nature journaling with feminine force. Tiff is a thoughtful communicator and burgeoning author.

Karin Cook

Karin Cook

Archery

Beginning archery, traditional and recurve bow. Target practice and scoring arrows. Karin is a certified level-3 archery coach.

Kris Costello

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After the Harvest and Shellfish

Shellfish harvest, cleaning and cooking (especially cooking!). Kris is a WDFW scientific technician.

Cheryl Drevecky

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Map & Compass

Declination, bearings and topographic maps. Cheryl is an accomplished backpacker with search and rescue experience.

Sharon Gregg-Ellis

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Fix it in the Field

Clever tips for gear repair when you need it. Sharon also teaches Backpacking, Kayaking and Survival Skills.

Lori Johnson

Lori Johnson

Soap Making

All natural cold-processed soap using fats and essential oils. Lori also teaches Kayaking.

Stacie Kelsey

Stacie Kelsey

Basic Freshwater Fishing

Spinning rods, reels, knot tying, lures & bait, and over-water casting. Stacie teaches freshwater fishing all across the state.

Sarah Lange

Sarah Lange

Wilderness First Aid

Wounds, sprain/strains, and fractures. Sarah is trained in wilderness first aid and response.

Ragan Masterson

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Dutch Oven Cooking

Cast-iron tempering, coal preparation, hands-on cooking and tasting. Ragan is an avid hiker and delicious cook!

Bruce McGlenn

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Big Game Hunting

Ethics, equipment, prep and firearms. Founder and lead instructor of Human Nature Hunting School.

Jill Eelkema

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Survival Skills

Preparedness, awareness, shelters, fire building, and essential equipment. Jill is currently based in Colorado and is an avid outdoor woman.

Laura Grayum

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Big Game Hunting

Compound and crossbow techniques in Big Game Hunting. Laura is an accomplished bow and firearm hunter.

Suni Pak

Suni Pak

Fly Tying

Vise and tying techniques. Suni is an experienced fly fisher who ties her own patterns.

John McGlenn

John McGlenn

Big Game Hunting

Ethics, equipment, prep and firearms. John also teaches at Waterfowling workshops.

Ronni McGlenn

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Waterfowling

Ethics, safety, After the Shoot, and coordination. Ronni is a certified Shotgun Instructor.

Karen Sherwood-Magnuson

Karen Sherwood

Herbal First Aid and Wild Foods

Use local plants, beeswax and other natural herbs; identify, harvest, and sample wild edible plants.

Faith Roland

Faith Roland

Fly Fishing

Knots, dryland and river casting, equipment and bugs. Faith is WOW’s longest teaching instructor.

Camille Speck

Camille Speck

After the Harvest and Shellfish

“Clamzilla” is the WDFW Puget Sound Bi-valve Specialist. Harvest techniques, shellfish health and safety, and delicious recipes.

Tamara Stanley

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Paws Need Protecting

First aid for dogs: hands-on learning for in-the-field injuries & ailments. Tamara is the person in charge at Off-Leash Adventures.

Gavin Stephenson

Gavin Stephensen

Waterfowling

Duck calling and protocol in the blind. Gavin is known for his exceptional duck calling skills.

Courtney Sullivan

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Garden for Wildlife

On-site native plant & edibles gardening. Courtney is the Education Director at the Pacific National Wildlife Federation.

Katie Surbeck

Katie Surbeck

Fly Fishing

Knots, dryland and river casting, equipment and bugs. Katie has also taught Camping Skills and Packing with Horses.

Jen Syrowitz

Jen Syrowitz

Snowshoeing & Logistics Support

Choosing a trail, cold weather survival, avalanche safety. Having grown up in Canada, Jen knows snow!

Cathy Taflin

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Fire Building & Knots

Teaching girls and women basic outdoor skills for years, Cathy demonstrates the magic behind fire making.

Laura Till

Laura Till

Map & Compass

Declination, bearings and topographic maps. Laura has taught map and compass for over 10 years.

Cynthia Rainwater

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Co-Teacher Dutch Oven Cooking

Cast-iron tempering, coal preparation, hands-on cooking and tasting. Ragan is an avid hiker and delicious cook!

Sharon Rose

Sharon Rose

Field to Freezer

Ethics, equipment, firearms, and shooting. Field to table instruction for wild meat prep & cutting.