Vision: (What)
Our Vision is to foster deep connection to nature, to self, and to each other through immersive experiences. We recognize that we are nature and that our inner nature & vision is a gift to others.
Mission: (How)
Our Mission is to facilitate connective and meaningful experiences for people of all ages through immersive experiences in the natural world and to be mentors of connection, consciousness, creativity, and passion.
Our Vision is to foster deep connection to nature, to self, and to each other through immersive experiences. We recognize that we are nature and that our inner nature & vision is a gift to others.
Mission: (How)
Our Mission is to facilitate connective and meaningful experiences for people of all ages through immersive experiences in the natural world and to be mentors of connection, consciousness, creativity, and passion.
Who we are...
Our instructors & mentors have spent many years attending trainings all around the country learning the art of mentoring humans into deep connection with nature, each other, and themselves. Mentors at WNP are skilled in getting kids inspired and excited to learn. Our strategies include the arts of storytelling, questioning, demonstration, challenging, listening, timing, and observing the individual and group energy/emotional states. We are constantly challenging ourselves to creatively come up with new games, activities, and ways of introducing lessons.
Contact: registration@wildnatureproject.com
Kevin Glenn
Director, Youth Mentor, Adult Programs Instructor
Nature Mentor, Connection Coach, Entrepreneur, Podcaster
Over 24 years ago, I made a conscious decision to follow my passion for all things nature-connection and to share that passion with others. That choice led me to travel all across the United States to seek out insightful teachers and unique workshops.
Connecting people to nature has become my activism in the world. I believe that if we can share the value of nature with children then they will grow up making decisions that are good for the planet, for each other, and for themselves.
Here's just a few of the keys that I think make up a successful nature class...
Education, Trainings, Experiences:
Connecting people to nature has become my activism in the world. I believe that if we can share the value of nature with children then they will grow up making decisions that are good for the planet, for each other, and for themselves.
Here's just a few of the keys that I think make up a successful nature class...
- Kids feel safe to be themselves.
- Kids feel seen and heard by their teachers/mentors.
- Parents feel confident in our care and attention.
- Mentors are deeply connected to nature and can share that passion with their students.
Education, Trainings, Experiences:
- Commercial Pilot with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings, 2026
- Certified Movnat Level 1 Trainer, 2023
- Track & Sign Level III certified tracker from CyberTracker North America, 2021
- Certified Thriving Relationship Coach from the Center for Thriving Relationships, 2020
- Completed "The Immersion" at Wilderness Awareness School (9-month program), 2001
- Completed an Apprenticeship with Mark Morey of The Institute for Natural Learning (9-month program), 2002
- Instructor for "The Art of Mentoring" week-long workshops, beginning 1999-2015
- Lead Instructor for Wilderness Initiations into Adolescence for teenagers
- Student at Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School, 1999-present
- Completed Hawk Circle's Wilderness Instructor Training Program (8-week immersion program), 2003
- B.A. in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University
- Martial Arts Practitioner since 11 years old (Filipino Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
Josh Jackson, Youth Mentor
Josh has been part of Wild Nature Project pretty much since it began about 20 years ago. He joined the "WILD" class for 5 years (along with his wife Tonya) where he learned wilderness survival skills, wildlife tracking, wild edible & medicinal plants, and bird language. This cultivated his passion for nature and mentoring and he has become one of the valuable assets to our community. Many people (and kids) know him also from Wondercamps with Wonderlab in the summer months.
Eliza Dowd, Youth Mentor
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Eliza is a playful, light-hearted farmer and nature lover. She radiates passion, excitement, and friendliness that makes her such a wonderful mentor for the kids. She has extensive knowledge of organic farming practices, food storage and preparation, and has worked as a camp instructor at survival and nature camps. She's also fluent in Spanish (in case you want to practice!).
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