One question that may come up for people on the website is why exactly nature makes such a good context for mentoring and what we can expect as a result of participating in a conversational process centered around the natural world. On the surface it may seem like we’re simply learning about birds, trees, and wildlife in a sensory-based way and this would be true, but on a deeper level there … [Read more...] about Why Nature Mentoring?
Nature Connection
Geoffrey McMullan Talks About Nature Therapy
Download Episode mp3 Today, you'll discover how to facilitate long term therapeutic change by doing simple nature awareness practices with Geoffrey McMullan. Geoffrey has written a number of books on the topic of nature awareness, and he’s doing a lot of really interesting work in the field of nature therapy around addictions, at risk youth, and everyday people seeking personal growth. We … [Read more...] about Geoffrey McMullan Talks About Nature Therapy
Permaculture Design By Observation
Nature Wisdom Podcast: Episode 05 Download Episode mp3 Today I have a something kind of different for you. I had a conversation recently with Laura Rutherford who lives just a few hours north of where I am. And she’s recently acquired a new place to live where she’s been spending a lot of time on the land there. It’s a pretty large piece of property that’s actually an old … [Read more...] about Permaculture Design By Observation
Getting Into Action: Mentor Motivation
https://youtu.be/S2ebiE8RpOY Download Episode mp3 Mentor Motivation! We’re talking today about how to inspire and motivate others to get outside and connect with nature. If you’re a teacher/mentor/parent who uses nature as a tool for awakening creativity, critical thinking, empathy, social skills, etc… then it’s very important to find ways of motivating and inspiring your students into … [Read more...] about Getting Into Action: Mentor Motivation
Solving Nature Connection Challenges
Nature Wisdom Podcast: Episode 07 Download Episode mp3 When I first got interested in developing my nature awareness skills… there were times when found the whole process a bit overwhelming. It was about 12 years ago when I became totally obsessed with the idea of being able to follow bird alarms and locate wild animals like cats, owls and hawks. I wanted to know everything about … [Read more...] about Solving Nature Connection Challenges
Urban Nature School Planning
Nature Wisdom Podcast: Episode 08 Download Episode mp3 Urban Nature School Planning... Which do you think is more important? Having an amazing outdoor location to practice your skills… Or having an amazing attitude and passion for the journey of natural discovery? In my experience, it doesn’t matter if you have 10,000 acres of pristine wilderness or 0.1 acres… If you don’t have … [Read more...] about Urban Nature School Planning
What Stops You From Connecting With Nature?
ReWilding Conversations Episode 08: https://youtu.be/bZwNyJAlRI0 Download Episode mp3 You probably already know that connecting with nature has amazing benefits, but here’s the big question… are you actually doing it? It’s a well known fact that being outside makes human beings smarter, calmer, more creative... Yet how often do you find yourself saying you want to meditate outside, … [Read more...] about What Stops You From Connecting With Nature?
Observation As A Mentoring Tool: What Are Your Students Telling You?
ReWilding Conversations Episode 05: https://youtu.be/5sajQYk2B5s Download Episode mp3 What Are Your Students Telling You? If you’re an educator, mentor, parent or coach who wants to impact lives by connecting people with nature… The first step is having your own sensory awareness open to what’s happening with the plants, trees, birds, etc. The more you hone your own instincts and … [Read more...] about Observation As A Mentoring Tool: What Are Your Students Telling You?
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
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