Nurture Nature

Summary: In this course, you will learn about and experience how to deepen your connection to nature, animals, self, and others; grow your resilience in these challenging times; cultivate empathy and acceptance of self and all species; develop community and relationships; and foster your loving animal nature. You will also utilize practical exercises that can augment your advocacy, justice work, community formation, personal transformation, and compassionate care of individuals of all species.

Goals for the Learner: To deepen your connection to nature, animals, self, and others; grow your resilience. cultivate your acceptance of self and others of all species; foster your loving animal nature; develop your community and your relationships; and augment your advocacy, justice work, and compassionate care of individuals of all species

Why is the content important? These lessons will help you mourn, learn, and have sufficient focus and wisdom to build a new way, even as the old way crumbles around us.

Type of Learner: Adult

Course Logistics:

1-2 hours per guide per week, including nature walks and other activities. As well as 15-30 mins at least 3 days a week of practice in between.

Suggested Tuition: $150

Course creators:

• Rev. LoraKim Joyner, DVM is a wildlife veterinarian, Unitarian Universalist minister, certified trainer in nonviolent communication, and co-director of One Earth Conservation.
• Gail Koelln, MS has a passion for animal welfare, wildlife, the environment, and is Co-Director of One Earth Conservation