Wintergreen is one of my favorite wild edibles to share with beginners of plant foraging. Whenever I see this common little shrub growing in the woods, I can’t help but grab a leaf and tear it open to get that beautiful minty wintergreen scent. Wintergreen is a great way to get started with learning about plants because it’s super delicious and there are some unmistakable identification … [Read more...] about How To Make Wintergreen Tea: Plant ID & Video Demonstration
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How To Make A Bow Drill (Fire Demo & Practice Guide)
One of the quintessential primitive survival skills is being able to light fires by rubbing sticks together. Friction fire using a tool like bow drill can be incredibly inspiring to witness, and rewarding to do it yourself! So today I’m going to walk you through step-by-step how to make your first bow drill kit and get a fire started with it. This video shows the END RESULT of what … [Read more...] about How To Make A Bow Drill (Fire Demo & Practice Guide)
Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads? (Owl eyes biology & meaning)
Have you ever seen that weird head bobbing movement owls make? Recently I've had multiple people describe encounters they had with owls bobbing their heads. And it just so happens I caught some great video footage of young Barred Owls doing this exact head bobbing while learning to hunt crickets in the yard. So I figured this is the perfect opportunity to talk about why owls bob their … [Read more...] about Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads? (Owl eyes biology & meaning)
Pheasant Territorial Behavior: Video with pheasant calls explained
If you've ever heard ring-necked pheasants calling during early spring, you might have been hearing their territorial behavior. Male pheasants are quite territorial during the breeding season. They will climb up on rocks or leaf piles to crow at regular intervals. These calls are made to defend territories, and also to attract females. This video is a perfect example of the body … [Read more...] about Pheasant Territorial Behavior: Video with pheasant calls explained
A Story About Juvenile Raven Vocalizations And Behavior
Juvenile Ravens have a crazy screaming call they often make during their fledgling stage. If you’ve ever heard this bizarre sound coming from the woods, you might be wondering why they make so much noise. So I’ve created this video to share the fascinating story behind Juvenile Ravens and their bizarre screaming calls! Why Is That Raven Screaming From The Forest? I often get … [Read more...] about A Story About Juvenile Raven Vocalizations And Behavior
Mentoring Skills: Asking Questions To Engage The Mind
https://youtu.be/Dk7fY9ibkMg Here's a few more tips for asking questions that spark change: 1. Practice on yourself. Notice what catches your curiosity and makes you think. Keep a notebook of questions that impact you and revisit them regularly. 2. Let go of expectations. Sometimes you might think you have a great question, but if it doesn't catch the attention of your students then it won't … [Read more...] about Mentoring Skills: Asking Questions To Engage The Mind
A Weird Bird Language Story About Cows And Robins
https://youtu.be/Ro51x-ZmNXs Bird Language & Storytelling is a magical combination... This one of my favorite ways to cultivate deep knowledge of the natural world, and share it with my students! You can use bird language to locate cool wildlife and discover some of the most amazing opportunities to observe and get close with nature. In this video I share a hilarious bird alarm … [Read more...] about A Weird Bird Language Story About Cows And Robins
Crows Alarming At Barred Owl
https://youtu.be/vPh8TX4M6x0 This Video Shows How Easy It Is To Know The Language of Crows... Can you spot the Owl? Sorry about the background noise in this clip. I couldn't resist sharing because it’s such a perfect example of crows alarming at a barred owl. I want to point out 2 specific auditory clues to listen for when you want to identify crow alarms. #1 - The Number of Crows … [Read more...] about Crows Alarming At Barred Owl
How Nature Conscious Elders Bring Wisdom To Young Children
I think deep down everyone wants to have a positive impact on the world. A simple way to create that impact is by being the best possible mentor and elder for upcoming generations. Let's support the kids of this world by training ourselves to be wise elders! Today's video is packed with great insights to sharpen your mentoring skills and help local communities build deeper relationships with … [Read more...] about How Nature Conscious Elders Bring Wisdom To Young Children
Earth Brains: Your Brain Is Designed For Planet Earth
For thousands of years people have been going into nature to meditate, to seek solitude and stimulate the senses. This is no accident! It's because the human brain was originally designed for heightened states of naturalist intelligence. So how can you activate YOUR Earth Brain? Watch the video and find out! https://youtu.be/dvSjjz5_hxM Let's Get Juicy! Here are 4 simple actions … [Read more...] about Earth Brains: Your Brain Is Designed For Planet Earth