People often make the journey to connect with nature harder than it needs to be. There's a common assumption that you need to do remote wilderness retreats, or invest hours of time every day (and who has time for that?) The truth is, finding deep, calm, mindful connections with nature is one of the easiest things to practice. It all starts right where you are, with simple shifts in awareness … [Read more...] about How To Connect With Nature (13 Easy Ways To Find Deep & Calm Connection)
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Natural Navigation Techniques: How To Not Get Lost In The Woods
Have you ever been lost in the wilderness? If you've had that experience, then you already know how scary & intense it can be. One of the greatest dangers is the urge to panic and move faster, which only gets you more lost (we're going to fix that today). Most cases of people getting lost are minor. You get turned around while wandering in a new part of the forest. But occasionally even … [Read more...] about Natural Navigation Techniques: How To Not Get Lost In The Woods
How To See Animals: Easy Wildlife Viewing Techniques
Do animals run away from you in fear? That's certainly how I felt when I first started learning about my local wildlife. I wanted to feel accepted by the animals of my local forests, but my attitude towards nature and level of awareness were holding me back. Luckily, I've learned some tricks over the years that make a big difference. It's pretty simple stuff... But it could mean the … [Read more...] about How To See Animals: Easy Wildlife Viewing Techniques
The Easy Guide To Nature Observation
Have you ever been struck by the beauty of a sunset landscape? Or caught the glimpse of a rare animal in it’s natural state? These moments are like magic when we take the time to pause & get into our senses. They have a unique timelessness that feeds our most ancient human soul on a deep level. For some people these moments are quite rare, but tuning into the magic of nature doesn't have to be … [Read more...] about The Easy Guide To Nature Observation
How Bird Language Changed My Life
In the last eight years I’ve invested over 1568 hours (and counting) studying bird language skills. I use this amazing ability to track down everything from owls & foxes to cougars & human beings. The study of this primitive skill has honestly changed my life. Here are 19 ways that bird language will change your life too. The Curiosity Activator - Bird language activates curiosity … [Read more...] about How Bird Language Changed My Life
Review of The Kamana Naturalist Training Program
One of the goals of Nature Mentoring Resources is to orient you towards things that will connect you with nature and expand your personal awareness. If that’s what you’re looking for then you definitely need to know about the Kamana Naturalist Training Program. One of the biggest challenges for people who want to learn about nature is knowing step-by-step how they can actually go ahead and learn … [Read more...] about Review of The Kamana Naturalist Training Program
4 Reasons Why YOU Should Learn Bird Language
If you've read any of the other writings I've put on this website then you may have guessed that I’m very passionate about bird language and I love sharing this skill with people. One of the things I really want to bestow on my readers is that bird language is one of the coolest skills that human beings can develop. On this page I’m going to offer some motivation and share 4 of my favorite … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why YOU Should Learn Bird Language
Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls
Squirrel calls have a lot to teach us as bird language observers. Even though squirrels aren't birds they still have a wide array of vocalizations that can help us understand about the impact of predators & other animals in the landscape such as deer. One of the challenges that comes up with interpreting squirrel alarms is knowing whether their agitated calls are being made for … [Read more...] about Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls
How to Make a Crow Call
(and advanced applications of crow vocal reproduction) American crow vocalizations can be some of the easiest of all bird sounds to produce, but I’ve recently discovered that there are actually people out there who don’t know how to make a crow call. So I’ve created this page to clear up this tragic issue and inspire people with all the knowledge you might need to caw like a crow anytime you so … [Read more...] about How to Make a Crow Call
Introduction To Animal Tracking: an Ancient Skill for Reading the Stories of Wildlife
Animal tracking is an ancient human skill that has been teaching people about their environment for thousands of years. Many people have had the experience of seeing tracks on the ground, and wondered, what animal was here? Where was it going? What was it doing? And where is it now? Yet for all the opportunities to look carefully at nature and discover amazing things in our backyards, … [Read more...] about Introduction To Animal Tracking: an Ancient Skill for Reading the Stories of Wildlife