A Little About Me...
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My Story
I was born into a nature-loving family. I grew up on ten acres of oak woodland in rural Northern California. My non-school time was spent roaming on the land, playing in the creek, building forts in the trees, camping, and connecting with animals. Because of a childhood spent in nature, I earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and dedicated myself to a career working for the protection and conservation of wildlife, lands, and waters. While satisfying on some levels, I lived for my longer vacations when I could immerse myself in nature and experience the freedom, timelessness, joy, and wonder I felt when I was a child. My regular hikes, bike rides, and short camping trips recreating outside didn't give me what I was seeking. |
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Over the years, my ache to feel deeply connected to nature grew. I missed mama Earth. I felt like I was missing out. I wanted to feel alive, joyful, free, and a part of the natural world in my daily life, not just on my vacations.
This intense longing led me to internationally-renowned tracker and nature connection mentor, Jon Young who, in 2011, began to teach me the life-changing nature connection practices he'd learned and studied for decades. These practices come from connected indigenous cultures and elders around the world. Within two weeks of practicing a few of the core routines every day, the longing disappeared and was replaced by a burgeoning and growing relationship with the wild world in my day-to-day life. It felt like a miracle! What I learned from Jon continues to be one of the best and most profound gifts I have received in my life. I am grateful every day for what I have been given, which is why I feel so compelled to share them with you.
My teachings weave together the practices and perspectives that I learned from Jon with what I learned through my formal university education and my ongoing amateur naturalist studies. I do this with joy, fun, humor, attentiveness, and care.
This intense longing led me to internationally-renowned tracker and nature connection mentor, Jon Young who, in 2011, began to teach me the life-changing nature connection practices he'd learned and studied for decades. These practices come from connected indigenous cultures and elders around the world. Within two weeks of practicing a few of the core routines every day, the longing disappeared and was replaced by a burgeoning and growing relationship with the wild world in my day-to-day life. It felt like a miracle! What I learned from Jon continues to be one of the best and most profound gifts I have received in my life. I am grateful every day for what I have been given, which is why I feel so compelled to share them with you.
My teachings weave together the practices and perspectives that I learned from Jon with what I learned through my formal university education and my ongoing amateur naturalist studies. I do this with joy, fun, humor, attentiveness, and care.