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Inspiration & Guidelines For Sit Spot

Sit Spot Screenshot

https://youtu.be/gq-aAm82IFQ Download Episode MP3 In every place I’ve lived over the last 13 years, I’ve made a priority to have a daily Sit Spot practice. That means I’ve spent literally thousands of hours just sitting quietly, watching, listening, and observing carefully. This was all done very intentionally and with a conscious purpose because I was told by a mentor that if I simply … [Read more...] about Inspiration & Guidelines For Sit Spot

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Creative Nature Play In Buffalo NY

Dave Bauer's Creative Nature Play in Buffalo NY

https://youtu.be/Js_98l0I6jc Download Episode mp3 ReWilding Conversations Episode 15: I remember when I was a kid in elementary school having classes where we would learn about global warming and the effects of pollution. I was a child of the 90's (remember neon clothing?) ...I remember the teacher standing at the front of the classroom, reading from a text book, and sometimes showing slides on … [Read more...] about Creative Nature Play In Buffalo NY

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Nature Mentoring Skills Live Call: Storytelling, Asking Questions, Creating A Culture Of Awareness

Nature Mentoring Landscape

Here's the recording from our recent live call about nature mentoring skills. I was completely blown away by how awesome this call was. The conversation went VERY deep and I had a chance to talk about some really core mindsets & ways to approach nature connection mentoring that I’ve never shared before. The group was amazing and included folks at the beginner level… all the way through to … [Read more...] about Nature Mentoring Skills Live Call: Storytelling, Asking Questions, Creating A Culture Of Awareness

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7 Key Principles For Deep Nature Immersion

Nature Immersion Sit Spot

Deep nature immersion is excellent medicine for the madness of modern life. This holds true whether you’re completely new to outdoor skills, or if you’re a seasoned veteran of exploring natural mysteries. Cultivating awareness of nature will lead you back to a simpler and more organic way of relating to life that reveals new and exciting layers of your personality. So let’s explore how it all … [Read more...] about 7 Key Principles For Deep Nature Immersion

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The Easy Guide To Nature And Stress Relief

Natural Stress Relief

Do you ever feel stressed out? One of the least desirable things about living in a world fuelled by technology and 9-5 office jobs is that almost everybody is stressed out. It’s one of the reasons why so many people get sick easily and lack the emotional energy to deal with pressures of life. Between work or school and the endless stream of activities required to maintain our health, happiness, … [Read more...] about The Easy Guide To Nature And Stress Relief

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What Dave & Brian Learned About ReWilding In 2017

Rewilding 2017

https://youtu.be/EYaxO4g4Rbs Download Episode mp3 ReWilding Conversations Episode 13:  The Solstice was yesterday. Can you believe it? Our year is almost done! It’s traditional in nature-based cultures to slow down at this time of year to celebrate and harvest lessons from the past 12 months. I’ve been doing this intentionally for a few years now and it always brings enlightening … [Read more...] about What Dave & Brian Learned About ReWilding In 2017

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Mirror Neurons & Modeling Deep Nature Connection

Modeling Deep Nature Connection

https://youtu.be/m9m2PXun7Y0 Download Episode mp3 ReWilding Conversations Episode 12: Did you know there’s a part of the human brain that’s designed to mimic and internalize the behaviors, attitudes and emotions of other people around us? It’s these special type of neurons called “Mirror Neurons”. And you can activate these neurons in yourself and your students to learn faster, teach … [Read more...] about Mirror Neurons & Modeling Deep Nature Connection

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Wilderness Therapy Essentials For Healers of Mind, Body & Spirit

Wilderness Sunset

Wilderness therapy works, and people are starting to realize it! Have you ever noticed how differently you feel after a long hike in the woods? Every year millions of people flock from their busy lives in the city to spend time hiking, cooking & relaxing in nature. Did you know that investing just a few quiet minutes outside has a dramatic and measurable effect on happiness, mental health … [Read more...] about Wilderness Therapy Essentials For Healers of Mind, Body & Spirit

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Intergenerational Mentoring In Nature Schools

Intergenerational Mentoring Nature Schools

ReWilding Conversations Episode 11:  https://youtu.be/6vpZ_yTz3Do Download Episode mp3 I’ve been on the nature connection journey since my teen years, and in that time, I’ve had the opportunity to observe some of the world’s best nature schools in action. I have to say, it’s pretty amazing to witness the transformation that happens for kids & adults who get the opportunity to grow in … [Read more...] about Intergenerational Mentoring In Nature Schools

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Beginner’s Guide To Developing Intuition With Rewilding

Mountain Lake Man

Do you want to be more intuitive? Imagine moving through life with your own personal guidance system that knows exactly how to get where you want to be in your relationships, career, and overall life journey. That would be amazing right? So what if I told you the secret to developing your intuition lies inside the most primitive and ancient parts of your evolutionary code? "Okay I'm interested. … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide To Developing Intuition With Rewilding

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Hi, My Name Is Brian Mertins…

Brian Mertins

When I was 15 years old I had an experience of sudden lucid clarity while hiking in the woods. Since then I’ve been passionately seeking tools for helping modern humans develop razor sharp natural instincts. I’m the author of multiple courses & ebooks about bird language, naturalist training, observation skills & outdoor mindfulness. My goal is to share these life changing skills with YOU! Continue reading

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