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​Podcast: A Conversation on Nature Connection,with Richard Louv, Jon Young & Lisa Donahueby Aidan YoungSee below for the Podcast audio & Show Notes... but be sure to read this short story first:I was drinking my second cup of coffee in the hotel lobby at the Oakland Convention Center, having just driven 90 minutes through Bay […] The post On Mentoring & Nature Connection – An Interview with Richard Louv, Jon Young & Lisa Donahue appeared first on 8 Shields .

by Aidan Young This interview was a blast for me. Wendolyn Bird is an expert in nature connection for young children and a delight to talk to. Jon Young also weighs in with wisdom shared from ​his visits with the Kalahari Bushmen. You can jump right into the interview below, or read on for a little […] The post Connecting Children with Nature: Interview with Wendolyn Bird appeared first on 8 Shields .

​by Josh Lane, Deep Nature Connection Mentor ​Exploring Mindful Awareness in Daily Life​Here’s a story about two very different journeys, each taken by the same person on the same trail. The outer conditions are virtually the same in each story. The real difference in each journey occurs within the attitude and the attentional focus of […] The post Two Very Different Walks, One Trail appeared first on 8 Shields .

​In today's post, 8 Shields mentor Josh Lane shares how you can expand your sensory connection with nature through the ancient art of tracking.Listen:Download ​The Power of Tracking to Connect Us With Placeby Josh Lane (edited from the audio recording)As a nature connection mentor, I often get to interact with people around the world, and […] The post How to Deepen Your Sense of Place with Holistic Tracking appeared first on 8 Shields .

by Aidan YoungI’m so excited to share this conversation with you today!  I recently had the chance to connect with Jon Young, Dr. Nicole Apelian, and Victor Wooten, and reflect on their experience with the San Bushmen from the Kalahari and what they have learned from the trip. We talked for more than an hour […] The post Interview with Victor Wooten, Dr. Nicole Apelian and Jon Young appeared first on 8 Shields .