About Us

Woodcraft is Lifecraft.

Woodcraft is a philosophy of life, a different approach to the outer world and a method of creating a personal inner world.  Recreation, conservation, and the development of avocation are its goals.  It stresses outdoor life and activity. 

Based on the philosophy and work of Ernest Thompson Seton, an author and one of the founders of the Scouting movement, Woodcraft organization are found around the world in a wide range of organizations. Once every four years, they gather for an International Woodcraft Gathering to exchange best practices, make new friends, and have fun. 

Woodcraft
Organizations

Blue Sky World Woodcraft

One of our partners is Blue Sky World Woodcraft, which provides news & information about Woodcraft organizations around the world. Learn more here:

 

 

International Woodcraft Gathering Planning Team

We are grateful for the work of the IWGPT:

Co-Leaders Marek Havrlik (Czech Republic)
and Julie Seton (USA)

Martin Kupka (Czech Republic)

Joanna Karczewska (Poland)

Carlos Paredes (Spain)

Alex Houston (UK)

John Pringle (UK)

Mick Tutt (UK)

Mark Beese (USA)

Matt Wickey (USA)

 

 

Ernest Thompson Seton

Seton’s philosophy of respect for both nature and humanity made him a pioneer of the environmental movement, inspiring generations of leaders. Seton was an author of more than 40 books on the natural world.  He was an advocate of Native American rights and the founder of the Woodcraft League and a cofounder of the Boy Scouts of America 

 

Ernest Westlake

 

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