Natural Self-Care

Act safely when it matters!<\/strong><\/p> A child falls from a tree. Someone is stung by a wasp and has an allergic reaction. An injury occurs deep in the woods—far from the nearest settlement or car. What should you do now?<\/p> In this training, we prepare you to act safely and calmly in such situations outdoors in nature—whether on group excursions, family outings, or while exercising outdoors.<\/p>

Connected to nature, safe, and confident outdoors with children Children want to get outside into nature: discover animals and plants, climb trees, play in the mud, and experience the world with all their senses. But as education professionals, we are often faced with a mountain of questions: What about our duty to supervise and liability in the forest? How do we deal with ticks, bathroom breaks, and hygiene? How should we answer the many questions children ask? How can we foster a truly deep connection with nature? In this two-day professional development course for educators, you will gain genuine insight into wilderness education, along with the essential background knowledge.

Parent Day: More connection with nature for you and your family Would you like to feel more connected to nature, both for yourself and your children—but find that there is too little room for it in the everyday life of a modern nuclear family, with its constant lack of time? How can you nurture a stronger connection with nature again? And how can you invite your children to join you on this journey? Connecting with nature means more than simply being outdoors. It is also about behaving more naturally again—less stress, more moments in the here and now. For thousands of years, our ancestors lived in deep connection with their community and the wilderness around them. On this day, we will explore together what we can take from this ancient knowledge and bring into our modern everyday lives. This training day for parents offers you a practical introduction to nature-based education—a foundation for bringing more connection with nature into your own life and that of your family.

Outdoor Trainer – Experiential Therapy Training The Outdoor Trainer/Experiential Therapy Training* includes 7 training courses offered by Outside e.V. and lasts two years. This combination provides comprehensive qualifications for working in the outdoors. On the one hand, as an outdoor trainer/experiential therapist, you will master the skills of an outdoor guide. For example, you can work as a wilderness tour guide or lead activities in youth work. On the other hand, you will also be trained in team training and wilderness education. The training also includes wilderness therapy training. This helps you get to know yourself well, including your strengths and weaknesses. You can also help a wide range of teams in schools and businesses grow closer together. Trekking guide and bushcraft guide instructor training are also part of the program. This training is therefore a combination of all our entry-level training courses, including the outdoor guide training and the experiential education training.

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