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
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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.
4 Critical Deep Nature Connection Strategies
9 years ago I set off on a journey to reconnect with nature. At the time I had very little experience and I didn’t know the right steps to take in order to change my life. I just knew that if I wanted to feel good about my place on the planet, that something had to shift with my relationship to the earth. I wanted to leave the world better than I found it and give the future generations … [Read more...] about 4 Critical Deep Nature Connection Strategies
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
Amazing Encounter With Baby Red Squirrels
Ok, today I have a crazy story for you. It's exactly the kind of story I LOVE hearing from my nature connection mentoring participants. 10 minutes ago I was out at the side of my house. There's a bird house there that has been conquered by a red squirrel (This is only mildly upsetting). I was admiring how well the chives are doing in the garden when I caught the movement of something … [Read more...] about Amazing Encounter With Baby Red Squirrels
How To Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle With Permaculture
The world is abuzz these days with concern for our natural environment. Have you noticed? Our population is growing. We’re consuming massive amounts of energy & resources. If we want to continue living on this planet then we need to find solutions for the major environmental issues that are arising from current world conditions. Luckily, there are many brilliant people who have … [Read more...] about How To Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle With Permaculture
Interpreting Bird Vocalizations and Alarm Calls with Confidence
This article shares some strategies that can help you gain more certainty about your interpretation of bird vocalizations. When people first get into studying bird language and the five voices of the birds, it can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the big challenges is learning to tell the difference between a mild level alarm call and the vocalizations that are directed towards … [Read more...] about Interpreting Bird Vocalizations and Alarm Calls with Confidence
Wildlife Tracker Mentoring
How To Master The Skills of Wildlife Tracking With The Help of A Mentor... Have you been hitting roadblocks while trying to learn the art and science of wildlife tracking? Here are some common issues that hold people back: Maybe there are no good instructors near where you live Maybe you don’t know any good tracking locations Maybe you wouldn’t know how to practice even if you … [Read more...] about Wildlife Tracker Mentoring
Bird Language Mentoring
How To Solve The Mysteries of Bird Calls And Alarm Behaviour Have you been trying to learn bird language with little or no success? If so then you’re not alone! Bird language is a challenging (yet rewarding) skill that doesn’t come naturally to most people. In fact… being successful with bird language depends on having proficiency with an entire cluster of skills working together as … [Read more...] about Bird Language Mentoring