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...
I look forward to meeting you!
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.
I look forward to meeting you!
Education, Trainings, Experiences:
- 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
- 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)
Gabe McMahan
Youth Mentor, bio and photo coming soon!
Ethyl Ruehman
Youth Mentor, bio and photo coming soon!
Josh Jackson, Youth Mentor, Little Turtles Teacher
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.
Today, many people (and kids) know him also from "Goat Camp" and his work co-managing The Goat Conspiracy. He has 3 kids of his own and also sometimes 100s of goat kids to care for!
Today, many people (and kids) know him also from "Goat Camp" and his work co-managing The Goat Conspiracy. He has 3 kids of his own and also sometimes 100s of goat kids to care for!
Eliza Dowd, Little Turtles Teacher
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Hello! I can't wait to be a part of the Wild Nature Project this year with the Little Turtles class. I'm energized by learning how we can individually and collectively live in healthy relationship with the planet and each other. I love to learn about ecology, trees, wild native plants, and the geological history of the lands we inhabit.
You can find me growing vegetables, exploring food preservation recipes, or in conversation with friends around town. My other hobbies include knitting, playing the flute, hiking, and reading. This past May I graduated from IU with a degree in Environmental Sustainability and Spanish where I'm thankful to use both on a daily basis. I speak Spanish and Portuguese which has helped me learn about the world, history, and connect with people. I am Wilderness First Responder certified and constantly seeking to grow my outdoor skills. I'm excited to share my knowledge, enthusiasm, and care, as well as learn from and play with the new younger friends this fall! |