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.
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NATURALIST
Seek | Find | Feel
Train your eye to read the hidden patterns in the plants, fungi, and the ecosystem that surrounds you.
WOODSMAN
Lash | Make | 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, and crafting with your hands. 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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Learn the Ancient Secrets of the Fly Agaric!
This iconic mushroom is incredible, and we are just now rediscovering the mycological wisdom that was lost. Join me to learn how to confidently identify it, understand its unique biochemistry, and discover how our ancestors prepared it as a powerful holistic medicinal tool.
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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 chase the aurora in the Swedish arctic.
Costa Rica
Get connected and learn about ancient uses of mushrooms in the rainforest.
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
Make better images of nature with today's modern tools.
The Fly Agaric
Learn the history, ecology, chemistry and uses of this fungi.
6 Ancient Principles
That we must now choose...
Your wellbeing is at the center of every course we offer, all rooted in these six ancient principles. Whether you join us for a trip or choose to explore one-on-one coaching, we begin by focusing on these core pillars. They form the foundation of our coaching programs and our upcoming course, Ancient Blueprint, which follows the same framework as the book.
Learn more about these principlesMEET YOUR GUIDE
ReWilding Edu Since 2003
I am Rob Nelson, a biologist who has spent more than two decades teaching people how to truly experience nature, not just read about it. 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.
But over time, I realized something important. Information alone does not change people or get them more connected to the wild. You need real world experience with like minded people.
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
"As a fellow science communicator I can't say enough about the groups that were put together. It is so important" Watch the clip"
- Dr. Alex Dainis, Scicommer
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