Have you ever thought about why so many people are drawn to nature? Consider these quotes by the great naturalist John Muir, The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and … [Read more...] about 13 Secret Side-Effects of Deep Nature Connection
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How To Learn About Local Deer With Tracking
On this page I’m going to share how I practice deer tracking with a herd that lives near my house. With a bit of practice and observation you'll be able to apply these same strategies to learn about the deer in your own area. I’ll talk about the benefits of choosing a single place to study deer rather than going to a bunch of different spots I’ll talk about how I scout for sign I’ll talk … [Read more...] about How To Learn About Local Deer With Tracking
Hi, I’m Brian Mertins – Wildlife Tracker, Nature Mentor & Your Guide to a Deeper Connection with the Natural World.
For nearly two decades, I've devoted my life to the art and science of wildlife tracking and nature awareness. As a certified Level 3 Track & Sign Cybertracker and graduate of Wilderness Awareness School's immersion and apprenticeship program, my mission is to help reactivate your original wild genius, enabling you to experience the joy & connection of solving nature’s mysteries. It … [Read more...] about Hi, I’m Brian Mertins – Wildlife Tracker, Nature Mentor & Your Guide to a Deeper Connection with the Natural World.
How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
This page will introduce you to some basic routines that help people engage with nature in a high quality way. One of my main goals in mentoring people every week on the telephone is to help them embody these routines on a deeper and deeper level. As we spend time in nature exercising our awareness in new ways it helps us understand our place on a deep level and gain a sense of felt … [Read more...] about How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
Nature Connection On A Time Schedule
Do you know one of the most common complaints I hear from people on the nature connection journey? I get this constantly where people say, Brian, I just don't have enough time to connect with nature. I want to be out there paying attention to the land. It's really important to me, but there's just so much happening in my life. I can't keep track of it all!" I hear this all the time so if it … [Read more...] about Nature Connection On A Time Schedule
The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
I’ve wondered a lot in my life about how to help myself as well as those around me to connect more deeply with nature. I believe that one of the best ways to do this is by living in a culture of people who are curious & excited about the natural world. Unfortunately, it often happens that the people around us don’t always share our personal interest & passion for learning. But … [Read more...] about The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
Two Step Process For Learning About Nature
What's The Best Way To Learn About Nature? If you want to connect deeply with nature it's important to take a strategic approach to your learning process. There are so many different layers & aspects to the natural world that it can be easy to miss the big picture and feel unsure about how to orient yourself towards going deeper. In addition to spending time outside, we can greatly … [Read more...] about Two Step Process For Learning About Nature
What Chickadee Calls Tell You About Bird Language
In many places chickadees are one of the most common birds. This is good news because they’re also a great bird for practicing bird language. Let’s explore some ways to listen in on their conversations and understand what they’re telling us. This article explains how to glean some great information from these tiny flockers. Or you can watch the video and hear it straight from my … [Read more...] about What Chickadee Calls Tell You About Bird Language
How To Maximize Your Nature Skills
When I was in my late teens I had a dilemma. Through a series of twists & turns I came to realize that I wanted nature to play a larger role in my life. I wanted to create a positive relationship with the environment and I also knew that I would never be able to do that unless I knew more about nature itself. I remember one day I took a walk out on a marshland boardwalk, and really … [Read more...] about How To Maximize Your Nature Skills
Learning To See Nature With New Eyes
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without all the comforts of our modern world? It's amazing to think that just a few hundred years ago on our planet, most of the human population was still living in the same way they had been living for thousands of years. You have to admit that those people had some mad skills. Can you imagine living off the land and getting all your … [Read more...] about Learning To See Nature With New Eyes