What's The Best Way To Learn About Nature? If you want to connect deeply with nature it's important to take a strategic approach to your learning process. There are so many different layers & aspects to the natural world that it can be easy to miss the big picture and feel unsure about how to orient yourself towards going deeper. In addition to spending time outside, we can greatly … [Read more...] about Two Step Process For Learning About Nature
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The Art of Questioning And Nature Observation
ReWilding Conversations: Episode 2 https://youtu.be/BXhQG1eDX9g Download Episode mp3 How To Teach Nature Observation Skills By Asking Good Questions... Have you ever heard of a mentoring technique called the Art of Questioning? Let’s say you want to unlock the highest potential of a person to think critically & creatively, to make astute observations and form accurate conclusions … [Read more...] about The Art of Questioning And Nature Observation
The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
I’ve wondered a lot in my life about how to help myself as well as those around me to connect more deeply with nature. I believe that one of the best ways to do this is by living in a culture of people who are curious & excited about the natural world. Unfortunately, it often happens that the people around us don’t always share our personal interest & passion for learning. But … [Read more...] about The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
This page will introduce you to some basic routines that help people engage with nature in a high quality way. One of my main goals in mentoring people every week on the telephone is to help them embody these routines on a deeper and deeper level. As we spend time in nature exercising our awareness in new ways it helps us understand our place on a deep level and gain a sense of felt … [Read more...] about How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
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
Being Intentional About Connecting With Nature
Last year I wrote a short book about how to improve nature observation skills. If you haven't read it yet then you can get it here. One thing I didn’t talk about a whole lot in the book, but which I think is extremely important to talk about is the simple fact that we can actually be intentional about how we learn in nature. When I was growing up I spent lots of time outside camping with my … [Read more...] about Being Intentional About Connecting With Nature
Tips For Doing Mindfulness In Nature
ReWilding Conversations Episode 07: https://youtu.be/WTZ4kqioAOw Download Episode mp3 How To Practice Mindfulness In Nature Have you ever noticed your mind becoming instantly more quiet and peaceful just by going outside? Here’s a quick experiment to try out: First, pay attention to how you’re feeling right now… What is your current state of mind? Are you feeling relaxed? Are you … [Read more...] about Tips For Doing Mindfulness In Nature
Nature Mentoring Reflections
In this collection of videos I talk about the importance of intentionally connecting with nature and how effective mentoring can help us grow as people with deep awareness and respect for the natural world. Some of the topics include... How nature helps us expand our awareness & become lifelong learners The role of mentoring in nature to awaken curiosity and passion Nature … [Read more...] about Nature Mentoring Reflections
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