The Nature Leader Training goal is to inspire our participants to take groups outside and connect with nature.

Want to request this training in your area?

• • Just get a group of 8 or more together, suggest a few dates with times, and send an email to Karan@e-corps.org
•  This course is a preparatory class to prepare leaders and establish confidence in taking groups into nature. The class covers safety, concerns, observation skills and techniques to overcome barriers to a rewarding outdoor experience.  Be prepared to be outdoors the majority of the day.

1. Outdoor Leadership/Interpretation
   • Ice Breaker – an Outdoor comfort exercise – reducing the stress of the unknown
   • Elements of instruction will include the educator participating in kinesthetic/experiential activities.
   • Safety skills and concerns
   • Observation 101 – using native eyes and descriptive language
   • Setting the stage for wonder
   • Leave No Trace Principals
   • Practice
2. Closing – Group discussion and development of ideas to formulate quality outdoor experiences for future participants

Opportunity  for: Criteria  II Credit for the North Carolina Environmental Education Certificate.

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Nature Training Resources

These are some of Karan’s mentors Mr. Richard Louv author of Last Child in the Woods,  Jon Young author of Coyotes Guide to Connecting with Nature –  and Kathy Bull founder of NC Children and Nature Coalition.

Watch the video below to discover what Nature Deficit is & why there is a need for natural leaders.