Forgotten Skillz: Experiential Learning on Long Island
Forgotten Skillz brings experiential education to schools, libraries, parks, museums, homeschool communities, and public audiences across Long Island. Participants explore traditional skills, cultural history, ecology, craft, stewardship, and the practical knowledge people have used to understand and shape their world.
What We Explore
Nature Literacy & Stewardship
Ecology, local plants and wildlife, foraging, environmental observation, conservation, and responsible relationships with the land.
Traditional Crafts & Materials
Papermaking, basketry, natural inks, scrimshaw, cordage, historical building methods, foodways, and other forms of hands-on human creativity.
History, Culture & Innovation
How people across different places and eras solved problems, communicated ideas, created communities, and adapted technologies.
Outdoor Skills & Practical Applications
Navigation, fire, shelter, preparedness, and other outdoor competencies taught with judgment, responsibility, and environmental awareness.
How Forgotten Skillz Teaches
Participants learn by observing, questioning, experimenting, building, making, and reflecting. Every program connects practical experience with history, science, culture, creativity, ethical judgment, and environmental stewardship.
Programs for Different Communities
We believe that the sum of human knowledge belongs to all of us. With this in mind, our programs are designed to fit the needs of a wide array of audiences:
Schools & BOCES Programs
Libraries & Museums
Scouts & Youth Organizations
Adult & Public Workshops
Homeschool Groups
Parks & Environmental Organizations
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Forgotten Skillz is a part of the Synchronicity Coaching Inc family of brands. Learn more at www.SynchroCoaching.com