The Forest Educator
We help new and experienced Forest Educators
deliver transformational nature experiences for students of all ages through online and in-person trainings.
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Self-Paced, On-Demand
Online Trainings for Forest Educators
On-Site and In-Person
Forest Educator Skills Training
For educators, youth leaders, after-school instructors or camp counselors
who work primarily with elementary & middle school aged students.
Spring Forest Educator
Skills Intensive
Four days of hands-on
learning & earth connection.
wilderness skills • nature crafts • awareness games
wild foods • student engagement • team challenges
woodcarving • tarp shelters • rites of passage
Includes lodging, food, all materials & tools.
No Experience Necessary.
Autumn Forest Educator
Skills Retreat
Three days of hands-on
learning & earth connection.
bushcrafting skills • nature crafts • foraging walks
campfire cooking • program design • group challenges
willowcraft • tarp shelters • animal tracking
Includes lodging, food, all materials & tools.
No Experience Necessary.
Need Powerful Content just for Forest Educators?
Check out The Forest Educator Podcast!
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Angela Hanscom, author of Barefoot and Balanced, or Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature or
Linda McGurk, author of Open Air Life and There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather.
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"Our children depend on us to prepare them for a changing, uncertain world.
Now is the time to plant the seeds of understanding and leadership, that will grow a future for everyone and all life on this planet." -Ricardo Sierra
Seu Guia Florestal
Ricardo Sierra
Ricardo's journey into nature education began in 1985 as a summer camp counselor, augmenting his own wilderness skills training that continues today. Over the last 35 years, he has led, taught, directed and facilitated programs in summer camps, day long workshops, intensive trainings, after school programs and festivals, (and others).
He's an advocate for getting our youth connected to nature and brings a wealth of knowledge hard won from decades of experience.
He enjoys helping people build their own uniquely inspired programs and building positive mentoring relationships with anyone who is passionate about helping the world be a better place.
Listen to Ricardo's TEDx Talk on Saving the iGeneration from Nature Deficit Disorder
Ricardo shares the concept of the 'Natural Advantage' , which is so important to help all of us mitigate the residual effects of the Digital Age and what we can do to help ensure that future generations can build a lasting connection to the natural world.
Algumas das minhas experiências incluem:
Escolas e organizações
Ricardo Sierra projetou eprogramas entregues para o seguinte:
Escola Waldorf
Viagens de classe e programas
Escola Waldorf Aurora
Escola Waldorf do Brooklyn
Escola Waldorf de Baltimore
Escola Waldorf River Valley
Escola Waldorf Kimberton
Escola Waldorf de Cape Cod
Escola Waldorf Cidade dos Lagos
Escola Waldorf Green Meadow
Escola Waldorf Summerfield
Escola Waldorf Susquehanna
Escola Waldorf Tamarack
Escola Waldorf Emerson
Escola Waldorf de Lexington
Escola Waldorf Washington
Escola Waldorf da Cidade Jardim
Escola Rudolf Steiner Nova York
Escola Waldorf Willowweood
Programas e treinamentos da natureza
Catskill Outdoor Education Corps-Americorps
Otsego Land Trust
Omega Institute-Rhinebeck NY
Conferência de Parentesco da Terra
Retiro da Família Alabama
Faculdade Warren-Wilson
Faculdade de Siena
Universidade de Syracuse
SUNY ESF
Faculdade Paul Smith
Ritos de Passagem de Baltimore
Unitário Universalista
Maioridade
Long Island Homeschool
Faculdade de Hartwick
Campus Ambiental de Pine Lake
Conselho de Abuso de Álcool e Drogas do Condado de Delaware
Conselho da Folha sobre Alcoolismo e Vícios
Montanha Berkshire
Busca e resgate
Sociedade Madrone Audubon
Campo de Sobrevivência Rancho Santa Fé
Fazenda Berkshire para Jovens
TLC Serviços Infantis e Familiares
Caritas Creek Ed Ambiental
Excursões de campo na escola, oficinas para jovens e
Programas depois da escola
Escola Pública Midtown West
Escola Central de Margaretville
Escola Central dos Andes
Escola Central de Stamford
Escola Central Schenevus
Escola Central de Worcester
Escola Central de Cherry Valley
Escola Central Laurens
Escola Central de Gilboa
Escola Central de Roxbury
Escola Central de Cooperstown
Escola Morris Central
Escola Edmeston Central
Escola Central Hunter
Escola Central de Windham
Escola Central de Downsville
Escola Central de Charlotte Valley
Escola Central de Kortright do Sul
Escola Central de Milford
Escola Primária Ribeirinha
Escola Central Jefferson
Escola Secundária Poughkeepsie
Acampamentos Hawk Circle, Expedições & Programas
Acampamento Estrela da Manhã
Acampamento Vento Leste
Acampamento Southwind
Acampamento de Inverno Vento Norte
CoioteExpedição da Missão
Acampamento de Conscientização Escoteira
Acampamento Yellowknife
Acampamento Lua de Cedro
Expedição Adirondack
Firefox Camp
Acampamento da Machadinha
Retiro de Junípero
Curso por correspondência de habilidades terrestres
Presente da Águia
Acampamento de veados vermelhos
Acampamento de Sobrevivência Wolverine
A jornada de Ártemis
Acampamento da Lareira do Falcão
Acampamento de caminhada
Acampamento Cottonwood
Acampamento de Salgueiro
Programa Semestre de Habilidades da Terra
Programa Círculo das Estações
Festival da Esperança da Colheita