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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

Filed Under: Naturalist Training, Nature Connection, Podcast

Effective Communication In Humans And Nature

Horse Communication

https://youtu.be/Vyp3DQn4nXo Download Episode mp3 Going Wild With Communication There are two important qualities I look for in people who are really successfully mentoring & guiding others to connect deeply with nature. #1 - They consistently focus on going deeper with their own observations & awareness skills with plants, trees, bird language, forest ecology, tracking, etc… #2 - … [Read more...] about Effective Communication In Humans And Nature

Filed Under: Mentoring, Podcast

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

Filed Under: Nature Connection, Podcast

The Lost Art Of Bird Language

Northern Cardinal

Download Episode mp3 ReWilding Conversations Episode 14: People are sometimes surprised when I say that bird language is a survival skill. Just imagine what it would be like to live on planet earth 25,000 years ago, surrounded by large predators like Smilodon (Sabre toothed cats) and instant danger hiding behind every bush. Your community would be a small troop of human survivors with incredible … [Read more...] about The Lost Art Of Bird Language

Filed Under: Bird Language, Podcast

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

Filed Under: Mentoring, Nature Connection, Podcast

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

Filed Under: Mentoring, Nature Connection, Podcast

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

Filed Under: Mentoring, Nature Connection, Podcast

How To Plan A Day of Nature Activities

Plan Nature Activities

ReWilding Conversations Episode 10: https://youtu.be/eNnWRNgLgbk Download Episode mp3 In this episode we'll talk about what happens behind the scenes of a successful nature school, whether for young kids, teens or adults. One of my goals with starting nature-mentor.com is to foster a worldwide commitment to backyard mentoring and nature connection. Imagine if every neighbourhood had … [Read more...] about How To Plan A Day of Nature Activities

Filed Under: Mentoring, Nature Connection, Podcast

Trudy’s Story Of The Canadian Rockies

Douglas Fir

Nature Wisdom Podcast: Episode 03 Download Episode mp3 Today I’m excited to share a really great conversation that happened just last week on a live call with my wilderness instincts mentoring community. This is where I work with a small group of people on applying the tools for reading a landscape and really energizing our natural instincts. What you’re going to hear in this … [Read more...] about Trudy’s Story Of The Canadian Rockies

Filed Under: Mentoring, Naturalist Training, Nature Connection, Podcast

Permaculture Design By Observation

Laura's Field

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

Filed Under: Nature Connection, Podcast

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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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