Basic Course in Wilderness Education & Connection with Nature 2026/27

On this day, we will explore the basics of various carving techniques, then carve something Christmas-themed: small gifts in a cozy group setting. Includes the program, materials, tools, lunch, and instruction. Carving knives brought along must have a fixed or lockable blade.

WILDERNESS EDUCATION: DEFINITION AND BASIC ROUTINES Definition of Wilderness Education It is an attempt to rediscover and live with perception and respect for creation, by reconnecting with oral Indigenous sources. This includes cognitively getting to know the flora and fauna, as well as developing a subtle sensitivity to the way nature speaks in the landscape around us. We encourage original learning, learning with the mammalian brain, which is responsible for sensory perception, emotions, and relationships. Our fundamental goal is to awaken and refine this innate wilderness awareness, this natural intelligence. (Coyote Guide) Appropriate training enables these new imprints to be carried over into the “wilderness of civilization.” BASIC ROUTINES OF WILDERNESS EDUCATION Gratitude: describing the elements and their effects in poetic language, fostering an attitude of gratitude, alignment, and the straightening of energySit spot: finding a sit spot, writing a weekly sit-spot reportWide-angle vision: releasing the focus, breaking old routinesBowDrill: getting to know different types of wood, practicing craftsmanship, practicing patienceJournal: nature observations, the story of th

Flint knapping with Stone Age hunter Werner Pfeifer Flint can be used to make razor-sharp blades that people of the forest and wilderness can use. Werner shares his many years of experience and teaches you the most important fundamentals, tips, and tricks. Make your own first arrowheads, drills, awls, scrapers, and burins. Suitable for beginners! Werner Pfeifer is Germany’s only full-time Mesolithic hunter-gatherer. He disagrees with anyone who claims that Stone Age people were primitive cave dwellers. Even back then, people had an enormous knowledge of nature and practical skills. That was the only way they could survive in the wilderness….. (Quote: NDR)

Youth Camp - dasTor 2027 You are between 14 and 16 years old and have had enough of childish drama. You want to live consciously; your personal experiences and encounters with valuable people are meant to be the true riches. Abundance weaves and lives around you and within you. This week gives you tools to perceive it. There is a difference between academic/vocational further education and developing into a mature personality. Make your life easier and simpler; invest this time in your social and emotional skills! Work with your hands and shape everyday camp life together. With people who tick like you do: listening, talking, meditating by the fire. You will look back on this week feeling richly rewarded. And the fruits of this journey will show in your life. For sure! Young people in the circle of life We offer young people the opportunity to experience freedom, immediacy, resistance, and connection. We help young people discover the treasure of creativity and imagination in the analog, living world around them. Responsibility and appreciation are the pillars of our work with young people. These building blocks enable them to take steps toward a fulfilling adult life. Our of

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