Nature Awareness

Connection to One Place

We have students find one place in nature where they return again and again. This "sit spot" is at the heart of our naturalist studies. You visit this plot of land throughout the seasons, going beyond the basics to a richer understanding of the natural world.

Hyper-sensory Awareness

What the modern eye sees is so much less then we are capable of. Similar to kung-fu and other martial arts, mirroring the animals help us hone our senses. We train to hear like a fox, smell like wolf and see like an owl.

Naturalist Studies

Seeing nature through names or measurements does not necessarily lead to a deeper connection. We work to see every animal, plant and tree as an individual. It is less about putting a label on the world around us and more about understanding the power of relationships.