Nature Mentoring

Nature Connection

Why Nature Mentoring?

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?

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?

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

How The Right Mentor Can 10X Your Wilderness Skills

So in case you didn't know… I freaking LOVE doing wilderness skills. It's fun, it keeps me connected to the simple things in life, and it’s taught me how to more fully access my inner and outer resources in times of need. For example: I’ve taken remote survival vacations in debris shelters made by my own hands and only a bow-drill for fire. I’ve used bird language to track a … [Read more...] about How The Right Mentor Can 10X Your Wilderness Skills