From Wild Roots to Wise Futures
Red Wing Ranch offers year-round programming for youth ages 5–20, designed to spark self-discovery, environmental awareness, and creative expression.
Empowering young people to rediscover their purpose
Fly Fishing
Patience, precision, and presence
Youth learn the art of casting, reading water, and respecting the natural balance of aquatic ecosystems — gaining not just skills, but stillness and connection to the flow of life.
Archery
Focus the mind, steady the hand
With traditional bows and safe supervision, participants develop concentration, discipline, and self-trust as they aim for more than just targets — they aim for growth.
Basket Weaving & Traditional Crafts
Hands-on culture and creativity
Weaving becomes a metaphor for connection — to heritage, to patience, and to tradition. These sessions honor Indigenous knowledge and encourage cultural appreciation through art.
Arts & Nature Journaling
Creativity rooted in reflection
Whether sketching a feather or painting the sky, participants express their experiences and emotions through visual storytelling — creating meaningful keepsakes from time in nature.
A Place to Reconnect, Remember, and Rise
Meditation & Mindfulness
Come back to center
Youth are gently guided through breath work, grounding techniques, and quiet observation — learning to calm their nervous systems, process emotions, and access inner wisdom.
Family & Group Camping
Unplug to reconnect
Families and groups enjoy immersive time together under the stars. These experiences strengthen bonds, foster storytelling, and provide powerful memories away from screens and stress.
Educational Field Trips Natural
The outdoors becomes the classroom
Schools and youth programs visit the ranch for hands-on learning in science, ecology, art, and wellness — all taught in a way that engages the mind, body, and spirit.
Botany & Plant ID
Learn the language of the land
Students discover local plant allies, from native herbs to towering oaks. They explore the roles of plants in medicine, food, and ecology, building a foundation of ecological literacy and respect.
