Learning flows from living close to the earth and having caring, connected adults to guide, challenge, and celebrate their process of children maturing into fully empowered members of their community

 

Nature (re)Connection Mentoring

Nature (re)Connection Mentoring honors our interconnectedness with all beings, and honors each individual’s learning flow on their path to awaken a kinship with nature. It returns learning to its natural state. It is at the core of Vashon Wilderness Program’s nature-based mentoring and nature skills development, and is what makes our programs so special.

Our Adult programs are designed to help you:

  • LEARN the principles of Nature (re)Connection, how to apply invisible schooling techniques and the natural cycle of learning that supports fun, engaged learning and growth.

  • EXPERIENCE some of the most valuable mentoring techniques and nature skills to expand your own connection with the world within and around you.

  • GATHER with like-minded folks who value nature at the heart of individual, family, and community health and well-being.

  • BE GUIDED by experienced mentors who have helped thousands of people transform through Nature (re)Connection.

 
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Nature (re)Connection Mentoring Workshop

  • Fall 2023 Course meets in person on Sunday, October 15th 2023 from 10am-4pm.

  • $150 (Free for families enrolled in one of VWP’s programs.)

For parents, educators, social change leaders, business people, or those who want to learn more about mentoring as well as those:

  • Looking for inspiration, education, and empowerment to help children learn

  • Seeking tools to apply a natural way of learning to your everyday life

  • Wanting to support a more heart centered way of life and nurture connections to the natural world – for yourself, your children, your community.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: Please contact us to discuss a CUSTOM TRAINING for your staff or organization.

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Other Nature (re)connection workshops

VWP’s experienced mentors will share skills and practices to awaken and empower your connection with yourself, the Earth, and each other.

“To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separated from.”
~ Terry Tempest Williams

Stay tuned for more workshops and activities!

Be A PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

If you:

  • love relating with children

  • love being in Nature

  • are attentive to group management 

  • are excited to have fun

… then consider volunteering at one of Vashon Wilderness Program’s transformative nature connection programs for youth! 

  • Learn sensory-based games

  • Engage in seasonally-based nature crafts and nature-based skills

  • Provide safe and supportive learning environments

  • Enjoy the mental, physical and emotional benefits of time spent outside

Weekly and monthly commitments available; 1-6 hours per shift.

Volunteers receive mandatory training and must pass a background check.

Application deadline: September 15th

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