Wilderness Program 50th Anniversary
2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the Earlham Wilderness Program, now known as the EC Outdoor Education Program. The Wilderness Program was started in 1971 by a small group of Earlham faculty members dedicated to the value of experiential education.
Homecoming 2024 will feature a gathering for anyone who has been involved in the Wilderness/Outdoor Education Program. If you’d like to join us, watch for the details to come!
A History in Story
In celebration of the Wilderness Program’s 50th anniversary, we invited alumni to submit personal stories of growth and discovery from Wilderness/Outdoor Education events. The many memories shared in stories, journal entries, photos, drawings, poems and songs are a testament to the impact of this program on generations of Earlham students.
The compilation has been published as They Kindled a Fire, now available through the Earlham College bookstore. Experience first-hand accounts of people and events that have influenced the field of outdoor education worldwide.
Donate
Earlham’s Outdoor Education Program is integral to the Earlham experience. Ensure that future generations have access to wilderness opportunities by donating. Watch this space and contact associate director of alumni engagement Michelle King at [email protected] for more information.