PUBLIC SPEAKING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
I am passionate about helping people become inspired to make change and to believe in themselves and their own capabilities.
I do this through teaching and talking at formal and informal events about my experiences both as having participated in History Channels Alone Show and of tough personal situations I have overcome. I am also a proud mother of two grown children and a person who knows the effects and impact of cancer and sudden death in the family.
I have been working in the TV and photography industry for over 30 years and am media trained. I have taught and spoken at Great Lodges, Community Outreach Events, Fundraisers, Outdoor Summits and also Schools. I operate my fees on a sliding scale.
If you'd like me to attend your school or event, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get in touch to discuss and I or my sons will contact you with in 24 hours.
Melanie Sawyer interviewed by Good morning NTD Television.
Melanie on Mountain Lake PBS Television.
PBS then ran an extended version of the interview after receiving a large audience.
Join Melanie and the team on the land here in the Adirondack
WILD FIRE - WILD FOODS - WILDERNESS OUTDOOR SCHOOL
This school fosters confidence and empowerment without breaking the bank. Some of the sbjects covered are -Traditional Skills
Shelters
Water Purification
Map and Compass
Introduction to Archery
Cordage
Search and Rescue
Holistic Approaches to Wellness
The school provides tents and food, just turn up with your pillow
Outdoor Shows
For the second year in a row, Melanie has been invited to teach wilderness survival skills and speak as one of 4 Key Note Speakers at locations such as The Adirondack Outdoorsman Show and Tannery Pond Outdoor Expo with hunters, fishermen, trappers and people of the Adirondacks.
Speaking and teaching at Historical Locations
To end out the Living History Summer Season. Melanie has been invited to teach and speak once again visit Historic Fort Klock at St Johnsville, New York.
Not only will she talk about her amazing experiences on History Channels ALONE show, she will also be holding classes focused on the traditional crafts and foraging that at she teaches with her School, Thunderhawk Living History that helped her greatly during her time out there.
SPREADING HER KNOWLEDGE
HELPING TO EMPOWER THE GIRL SCOUTS
Melanie has a very definate aim to inspire and enable children to experience the great outdoors and to share her knowledge. She strongly believes that nature has the power to heal, rejuvenate and inspire us all.
This year she has started to work with her local GIrl Scout Troop, 3602 of Southern Essex County to help the girls attain their Achievemnt Badges by learning about plant identification and wilderness survival.
TEACHING IN SCHOOLS
Melanie believes in community and adventure. She is committed to giving back to the community and supporting local schools through teaching. This May she is to teach off grid homesteading to students at Crown Point Central School