Programs for the hole Family

2. Programs (working with child, youth and adult organizations)  Double Anchor Ranch provides young and old alike an adventure of a life time. The wide range of programs and activities offered throughout the seasons at Double Anchor Ranch can build confidence, trust, and respect for all things. people will build new skills, learn how to survive, and learn how to live. By focusing on individual qualities, the people work on what they enjoy so they can take pride in their work, culture, and individuality.

A long-term purpose of the business is to be able to provide activities and projects for families to enjoy and take pride in who they are as a family.

Ponies not just for Kids!

Depending on experience and comfort level, individuals can observe or participate in equine activities.

Working on horse\human connection, we build trust and respect for both horse and handler.

We are training, playing & exercising with ponies, quarter horses, & Jenny the donkey. The youth have enjoyed bathing the ponies, braiding their manes and tails, And Painting our little Ponies…

We have beautiful Colored Ponies at

the end of the day.

Working with the Ponies

and Jenny

 We are learning to use natural landscape, and terrain, to create wild country gardens. We base our landscaping designs around what we have available.

Using Natural Slope and terrain we create a water source for our gardens. Harvesting rainwater for all outdoor watering reduces water consumption on the well.

The Living Arch Garden is created by intertwining and braiding together living trees, mainly small birch and alder. This garden was started in 2007 and creates a great sanctuary for hummingbirds, purple finches, red winged black birds, chickadees and many other birds and animals.

Using natural landscape

We have hunting and trapping in our

blood and have had many opportunity

to use natural resources throughout

the years. Natural resources that we

use to create leather, tools, music and

art.

We have been interested in working

with hides since the mid-eighties. We

are now working with others in the

community who also see the benefits

of this natural resource. By using

what we have available as a

community we hope to create a

market for these natural resources

Working with natural resources

Handy man Educational Programs

Hands on training activities involving construction and carpentry projects on Double Anchor Ranch.

people will learn basic principles of framing. and roofing. We will be working on Equipment and storage buildings, Equestrian center and indoor gathering place,Pump house and animal shelters.

As well as building Compost out houses, and sitting areas for wildlife viewing .

Other projects involving building new fences and cross fencing on property for better management and control of animals.

Irrigation projects involving water lines, dry creek beds, wash stations, and water source for our animals and gardens. Harvesting rainwater for all outdoor watering will reduce water consumption on the well .

Hands on training activities involvingtrail cutting, brush cutting overgrown trails, clearing & cutting fence rails.

The people will learn basic winter survival skills. How to build survival shelters and find emergency nourishment foods.

Learn how to deal with terrain hazards and be prepared for all weather conditions.

Be aware of wildlife habitat to prevent a negative encounter with wildlife

Wilderness Survival Educational Programs

people will learn skills in mappinglocation of trails and wild forest gardens.

people will Learn how to map and identify wildlife habitat, edible plants, trees, mushrooms, herbal teas and native traditional medicines.

people will develop skills in pre-flagging trails, dangerous trees, terrain hazards, buffers zones and hazard points.

Topics of discussion while on the trail aresafety awareness of our environment and being prepared for encountering wildlife, terrain hazards, weather hazardsemergency supporthelicopter transportation and communications.

Field Mapping Education Program

mapping trails & forest gardens

Playing with the Lambs Our Greenhouse turns into The Lambs nursery in the late winter, early spring. Young and old alike get a kick at feeding the lambs.

Weavers DenWe have three looms and spinning wheel, with much of what we need to start weaving, we just need the den and people.

Raw wool for sale by the bag full.Brown or white wool to choice from.

Creating awareness for our environment, wildlife and our future is our goal….