I was a student of yours for four years of Coyote Camp in Vermont. I didn’t stop learning, of course, but the memories I have from my time spent there are some of the most pleasant and vivid of my life. I just got back from Afghanistan a week ago, and the tracking I learned under you saved both my life and the lives of a few of my fellow soldiers, more than once. I just wanted to thank you.

Ian Thoman

all the best,

Mark

I listen to your abridged talk last night at the University of Toronto. Although brief, I found your words very inspirational and relevant. I run Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program in Canada and our goal is to promote the interconnectedness of all things people, animals and human. We support groups to learn and take action on humanitarian and environmental challenges (www.janegoodall.ca).

We’re in transition and I feel you and the movement you represent must also become a part of this change. The model of Roots & Shoots is Knowledge-Compassion-Action-Reflection. To me what is powerful, especially with younger children is the emphasis on connecting to nature… and culture, community, humanity… taking the time to implement those seeds will naturally lead to compassion and a heart-felt desire to save our planet. I feel that there are way too many organizations that thrust kids into action without the necessary foundation. And this isn’t sustainable…or I should say, regenerative.

On a personal note, what is also resonating is your story about you daughter ‘going someplace she never has’ and the power of nature to provide that as well as all the benefits to development which nature nurtures. I have two girls (five and three) I attempt encompass nature in our lives as much as possible. However we cannot always accomplish that. Using your story as a motivation and a metaphor I will try, either through conversation, stories, questions, etc., to take them on a quest to a place they have never gone on a daily basis – even if it’s in their mind – thanks!

Abner Lico
abner@janegoodall.ca

Looking forward to the upcoming presentations and workshops that you are facilitating here in Ontario. As a young educator, I am passionate about facilitating nature connection with youth. In fact, this is a topic that I am so interested in that I am pursuing a Master’s degree in education. My hope is to have my research focused on how nature connection influences student’s resiliency and post-highschool life decisions. I am looking forward to learning from your experiences and hoping to connect with you at the event!

Safe travels.
Best,
Katlynn MacDonald

Hope you travels were safe – the journey you have helped spark here is appreciated. Thank you!
Glad you see potential in my work and the greater Crucian community.

We have organized a men’s and women’s cirlce for tonight. My intent is too focus on heart healing and leadership – as all the men in this circle have had years of leadership experience. Any feedback is appreciated.

with respect and love,
Ben

I wanted to talk with you about potentially coming down here to the Hudson Valley for a workshop. I think we’d have many interested folks.

Please be in touch at your convenience,
Thanks!

Simcha

This is Barry Moses, author of the Sulustu blog. I’m very flattered to see you linked to me. Thanks. Have we met? I see you have an interest in wilderness education. I’m sure we have many shared interests.

I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about what you do.

Best regards,

Barry M.