Today's podcast talks about a very important, but often overlooked part of the nature connection mentoring process... This is a 6 minute recorded segment from my group mentoring program discussing how to learn about nature with storytelling & the importance of documenting observations. Many people who seek to connect with nature don't realize there are actually 2 key stages to the … [Read more...] about How To Learn About Nature With Storytelling And Documenting Observations
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Nature Awareness: How To Give Your Undivided Attention To Nature
This podcast is a 16 minute recording on the magic that happens when you give your undivided attention to nature. If you're like most people then you probably have no shortage of distractions competing for attention in daily life. But do you realize just how much a distracted mind interferes with your ability to connect with plants, birds, trees & generally make cool discoveries in … [Read more...] about Nature Awareness: How To Give Your Undivided Attention To Nature
How To Spend More Time Outside (14 simple ways to easy nature enjoyment)
Do you want to spend more time outside? In this age of electronics there’s a growing appreciation for all the amazing life benefits gained from spending lots of time outside. Nature is a free source of fresh air & simple enjoyment that calms the mind & body, releases stress and improves happiness. But even with this understanding of nature’s role for overall life satisfaction, I … [Read more...] about How To Spend More Time Outside (14 simple ways to easy nature enjoyment)
9 Easy Nature Based Learning Techniques That Inspire Students
Humans are highly intelligent animals that evolved from nature… So it’s not surprising that nature based learning is one of the best ways to promote the complete development of human intelligence. Modern educators are now proving what your grandparents and great grandparents intuitively knew… that a little bit of wilderness and freedom in the woods is good for you! This is why so many … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Nature Based Learning Techniques That Inspire Students
10 Animal Communication Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do
Would you like to communicate with animals? Whether you realize it or not, you’re already a natural born animal communicator! And with the right training, it’s possible to know the subtle language of animals and build meaningful relationships with both wild and domestic animals. Animals communicate with specific body language & vocalizations that convey meaningful information to other … [Read more...] about 10 Animal Communication Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do
22 Nature Connection Activities For Sharing Nature With Beginners
Would you like to share nature connection with beginners? Being able to help new naturalists make their first discoveries about a local environment is an incredibly rewarding skill. We all know nature is one of the best ways to promote mental, physical & emotional health, but many people still struggle with guiding others (or yourself) to get started. Learning about nature is … [Read more...] about 22 Nature Connection Activities For Sharing Nature With Beginners
9 Essential Skills of Naturalist Intelligence (And How They Help You)
I first got interested in naturalist intelligence because one of my big goals in life is to become the best possible human I can be. After many years studying nature, an important thing I’ve learned is that being a well-rounded naturalist isn't just one skill. Naturalist intelligence is all about using the human brain to engage sensory awareness and observe patterns in living systems (like … [Read more...] about 9 Essential Skills of Naturalist Intelligence (And How They Help You)
Complete Guide To Using A Sit Spot In Nature (Benefits & Steps)
When I was a teenager, I embarked on a personal mission to consciously transform my connection with nature. By far, one of the most impactful things I ever did to achieve this result was the decision to use a sit spot. A sit spot (or secret spot) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of local plants, … [Read more...] about Complete Guide To Using A Sit Spot In Nature (Benefits & Steps)
What Does Nature Teach Us? 14 Lessons From The Natural World
When I was 17 years old, I became interested in how nature can provide practical lessons and answers to challenges I was facing in my own life. I read many inspiring books, attended hundreds of classes and sought out the best mentors of nature awareness & wilderness skills I could possibly find. What I discovered had a huge impact on my own life, and it just goes to show that nature is … [Read more...] about What Does Nature Teach Us? 14 Lessons From The Natural World
What Is Nature Connection? And Why It Definitely Matters…
Have you noticed that nature connection programs are becoming a lot more common lately? There’s forest schools, nature kindergartens & weekend programs for teens… even adult immersion programs where you spend a year in the woods practicing animal tracking, survival skills & mentoring techniques - all in the name of getting connected with nature. So as these programs become more and more … [Read more...] about What Is Nature Connection? And Why It Definitely Matters…