SUNY Potsdam Wilderness Education

SUNY Potsdam Wilderness Education The Wilderness Education Minor is specialized preparation for motivated individuals to become tomorrow's leaders.

The Wilderness Education Minor prepares students to become leaders in wilderness settings. If winter camping, rock and ice climbing interest you or are already your passion, this is the program for you. This page is designed for Wilderness Ed minors, past and present, to share stories, experiences and photos from classes and trips.

It’s time to celebrate.  We hope you’ve taken away as much as you gave to the WILD Program.  You are the heart and soul....
05/13/2026

It’s time to celebrate. We hope you’ve taken away as much as you gave to the WILD Program. You are the heart and soul. 2026 Wilderness Education Graduates.

Mya Peek

Zachariah Morehouse

Hannah Veety

Trevor Rheaume

Hailey Gomez

Jack Luck

Jacob Knapp

Jason Donovan

Tyler Tice

Ryan Johnston

Gabe Goetz

It’s time to celebrate.  We hope you’ve taken away as much as you gave to the WILD Program.  You are the heart and soul....
05/13/2026

It’s time to celebrate. We hope you’ve taken away as much as you gave to the WILD Program. You are the heart and soul. 2026 Wilderness Education Graduates.

Trevor Rheaume

Ryan Johnston

Hannah Veety

Mya Peek

Hailey Gomez

Jack Luck

Jacob Knapp

Zachariah Morehouse

Jason Donovan

Our program is full of incredible  students.  Of these students, some go above and beyond.  Congratulations to Jason Don...
05/05/2026

Our program is full of incredible students. Of these students, some go above and beyond. Congratulations to Jason Donovan, Garrett O’Hara, Zachariah Morehouse and Rowan Parsaca. WILD Minors who have made a Major Impact

More pics from Sunday’s 12 mile race on the Grasse and Little River.  Why do we do this?  Mostly for the community that ...
05/05/2026

More pics from Sunday’s 12 mile race on the Grasse and Little River. Why do we do this? Mostly for the community that we get back.

Student’s compete in the Canton Canoe weekend relay race.  A Minor with a Major Impact.
05/02/2026

Student’s compete in the Canton Canoe weekend relay race. A Minor with a Major Impact.

04/18/2026
04/17/2026

WFR weekend at Massaweepie…

Outdoor Education.  Students spend time honing their teaching/communication skills in outdoor settings.  A recent outing...
04/14/2026

Outdoor Education. Students spend time honing their teaching/communication skills in outdoor settings. A recent outing to Higley Flow State park where students delivered lessons on elements of winter ecology

Preparation for the backcountry takes plenty of front country preparation.  Introduction to backpacking students looking...
04/14/2026

Preparation for the backcountry takes plenty of front country preparation. Introduction to backpacking students looking forward to getting out with and in the WILD

Happy Holidays, everyone.  Let is snow….and snow.
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays, everyone. Let is snow….and snow.

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