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The wilderness educator training takes you back to the origins of being human. It gives you in-depth knowledge of nature, traditional skills, and the ability to live in and with the wilderness. It is not just about learning techniques, but about developing a deeper connection with nature, understanding natural cycles, and cultivating a mindful, sustainable way of life. Whether you want to use your knowledge for personal development, career opportunities, or a life close to nature, this training opens the door to an immersive experience of nature. Are you ready to sharpen your awareness, expand your skills, and see nature with fresh eyes? Then your journey begins here.

Many people have experienced the tremendous power that wilderness education unleashes in seminars. As we sit around a campfire with like-minded people, we feel alive, connected, peaceful, and creative. Yet when we return to our everyday lives, we are often left with the feeling that we are living in two separate worlds. It can be challenging to bring the power of wilderness education’s core elements into our present-day lives, which follow different rules. This very process of transferring them is at the heart of our innovative year-long course. When we bring wilderness education into our everyday lives, we experience not only personal joy, resilience, and direction. Wearing the Coyote’s cloak, we also become inspiring role models for others. As we put the core elements of wilderness education into practice in our own lives and develop them further with the people around us to meet today’s needs, we become pioneers of a future Earth culture that sustains life. The training comprises five consecutive modules, with a total of 20 in-person seminar days, transfer exercises in between, and supplementary videos. Training topics 1. Friendship with nature2. Gift exchange3. Sharing reso

For us, the term wilderness education is like a street address under which one learns to find and enter the house of life. This house of life is immeasurably vast and contains all the great and small wonders. To enter is to come home. It means learning the skills and abilities needed to feel at home in what we call nature. You can find all the information about the training under - Register now See you soon!

A year-long training course that fosters a deep connection with nature, ourselves, and the community. This cultivates the ability to pass on knowledge gained through experience as a mentor. Six modules, in-depth exercises, and an internship. Training Modules Introduction to the fundamentals (4 days)Birds & the language of nature (4 days)Plants & life in the wilderness (4 days)Trees & the mentor’s path (4 days)Mammals & the art of tracking (4 days)The power of community (4 days) Training Objectives Learn wilderness skills to feel at home outdoors without relying on outside aidsDevelop awareness and knowledge of nature in order to build relationships with all living thingsDevelop leadership skills and the ability to pass on knowledge gained through experience as a mentor We offer the training in various regions of Germany. An overview of all training groups, dates, and locations is available at wildniswandern.de/ausbildung WILDNISWANDERN is a provider of tours, seminars, and training courses in the great outdoors. Our wilderness school was founded in 2000 and aims to foster people’s connection with all living things.

Become a wilderness educator 2026/27 – Your journey into nature begins in May 2026 🌿 👉 Would you like to immerse yourself more deeply in the wilderness, learn practical nature skills—and inspire others with them? 👉 Would you like to enrich your everyday life with a connection to nature, a sense of self-efficacy, and community? Then the one-year 2026/27 wilderness education course at Wildnisschule Ausserfern is just right for you! --- What can you expect? You can find the complete overview of the training content on our website—here’s just a small preview: Nature education & awareness Wilderness skills: fire-making techniques, shelters, navigation Plants & medicinal herbs Nature crafts & making tools Independent planning & delivery of (educational) events Experiential learning & personal transformation Project work as a final assignment And much more … (You can take all the equipment home with you at the end, e.g. fire-drilling kits, jewelry, bowls, and traps.) At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate from Wildnisschule Ausserfern—you’ll then be qualified to design your own nature and wilderness education programs. --- Details & information 📅 Start

“When I sought a connection with nature, and especially through the further training, when I immersed myself in this connection with nature more deeply than I had previously thought possible, I experienced how many previously unnoticed aspects of my personality and self were also engaged by this connection. As a result, I was able to get to know myself anew in a special way.” (Julia, born 1988, graduate of Wilderness Education & Life Education Part I) Welcome to the Wilderness and Life Education training program With this training, we want to make you both strong—and vulnerable—for the many facets of a mindful life in and with nature. It respectfully weaves together the wilderness knowledge of Indigenous peoples from around the world with European traditions and ways of life. On a journey through the qualities of all four seasons, you will recognize that your actions on Earth have an impact. Wilderness Education Drawing on the knowledge and skills of Indigenous peoples, you will increasingly find your own roots and strengthen your connection to nature. You will learn to use your senses keenly, to listen inwardly and outwardly, and to trust your intuition. The insights you gai