Become a Student of the WILD
Long before there were classrooms, there was forest, field, and fire. Here, learning is practiced, not memorized. Through guided courses and immersive field experiences, you will reclaim the skills and awareness that shaped our ancestors. Choose your path. Then step outside.
Choose a PATHWe Will Guide You
Choose Your Path
NATURALIST
Seek | Find | Feel
Train your eye to read the hidden patterns in the plants, fungi and the ecosystem that surrounds you.
WOODSMAN
Build | Lash | Live
Master the essential survival skills required to move confidently and responsibly through the wild.
They don't teach this in school!
Education used to be about foraging wild plants, making fires, crafting and telling amazing stories. We believe those are foundational human skills. The good news is that you can practice and master these skills quickly when guided the right way. That is exactly why we are here.
We provide a simple, holistic path to nature connection and human survival skills that is rooted in ancient practices but perfectly suited for the modern world.
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Amanita Mini-course - FREE
Learn the Ancient Secrets of the Fly Agaric!
We are just now rediscovering the mycological wisdom that was lost with this mushroom. Join me to learn how to confidently identify it, understand its unique ecology and biochemistry. Then we will discover how our ancestors prepared it as a powerful holistic medicinal tool.
Free Mini-course
Edible Wilds
Forage wild plants and gain the confidence to use them safely.
Fungi in a Day
Confidently identify mushrooms and know which ones to eat.
Storyteller 101
Up-level your nature photos and videos to make a bigger impact.
The Fly Agaric
Learn the history, ecology, chemistry and uses of this fungus.
Survival Skills
Learn bushcraft and survival in this cinematic, science-focused course.
Knots
Prerequisite lesson for all our courses - Learn the 10 essential knots for free.
SnowCamp
Learn winter survival skills as you hunt the Swedish Northern lights.
Costa Rica
Get connected and learn about ancient uses of mushrooms in the rainforest.
6 ANCIENT PRINCIPLES
That we must now choose...
Your well-being is at the center of every course we offer, all rooted in six ancient principles that we must now choose in our modern world. Learn more about The Ancient Blueprint philosophy that combines a course, coaching and includes our book by the same name. Whether you join us for a trip or choose to explore one-on-one coaching, the focus begins on the six ancient principles explored in the book.
Explore the Ancient Blueprint EcosystemMEET YOUR GUIDE
ReWilding Edu Since 2003
I am Rob Nelson, a biologist who has spent more than two decades making films about the natural world. Since 2003, my team and I have created thousands of educational videos for students around the world and produced shows for Discovery, the BBC, and NatGeo. We even got an Emmy.
But when it comes down to it, I wasn't convinced more media is the answer to our problems. I think real experiences with other open minded people is the real solution.
TheWildClassroom exists to bridge that gap.
These guided courses are taught by myself and the incredible experts on our team. They're designed to help you move beyond passive learning and into direct engagement with the natural world.
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"Rob and his team are extremely talented and brave to do what they do. It's a pleasure to have worked with them!" See our experience
- Tradd Cotter, Mycologist
"I changed my relationship to the cold and snow thanks to my trip in the arctic. Rob is an amazing teacher." Read her story here
- Elise Madrick, Exec Coach
"It's a lot of people that are thinking about, tackling and struggling with the same problems... and I think it's unique to do this in an {amazing place}. Watch the clip
- Dr. Alex Dainis, Scicommer
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