Nature Study Foundations

Inside Nature Study Foundations, you'll get everything you need to make meaningful connections and understand nature anywhere you go.

Now accredited for 40 Certified Professional Development Hours upon course completion!

Developed over decades of teaching about the environment and gathering feedback from more than 6,000 college students, community members, and educators, Nature Study Foundations is a reliable method for fostering the habit of creating meaningful outdoor experiences through observing and interpreting nature.

Resources for curious minds, educators, homeschools, and therapists

Mindful activities you can do alone or with others

Self-paced online format for lifestyle flexibility

19 engaging, easy-to-follow video lessons

The Nature Study Blueprint, used for guidance & motivation

Members-only Facebook Group

13 proprietary frameworks to use right away

55 digital downloads

160-page Nature Study Journal, a resource to guide you outdoors

40 Certified Professional Development Hours upon completion

Downloadable Certificate of Completion

BONUS: Register and receive a printable Seasonal Sit Spot Journal!

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Hi, I'm Cindy! I'm an award-winning professional environmental educator, professor, and author who works with college students, community members, and educators to develop a nature study practice so they can have a meaningful connection with and understanding of nature. My favorite things to nerd out about are studying the natural world, yoga, ecotherapy, and traveling to beautiful places nearby. My greatest joy is my family - but my second greatest joy is helping people learn how to reconnect with nature and make interpretations of their surroundings.

Why I created this course:

I wanted to create a course to share my teaching methods—approaches and activities that have proven to be highly successful with students, educators, and community members. My goal is to make this course accessible to more people, helping them feel confident that their efforts to learn about nature are both effective and efficient in developing their naturalist intelligence. I believe that a deeper understanding of, and connection with, nature fosters a lifelong passion for nature study. The more we observe, the more we learn. The more we reflect on our experiences and connection with nature, the more we will care, the more confident we will feel, and the greater positive impact we can have in protecting the environment.

MODULE 1: KNOWing Nature

In Module 1, you will explore the significance of nature study while building a foundational understanding of nature-based education. We will share proven nature study methods that will immediately enhance your naturalist intelligence. You will utilize The Nature Study Blueprint to guide and motivate you on your nature study journey. To keep you organized and engaged, you'll use the goals and calendars section along with your Daily Nature Toolbox within the Nature Study Journal. This will help you cultivate a new mindset within the Nature Study Habit Framework. Module 1 sets you on the path to becoming the naturalist you’ve always wanted to be.

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MODULE 2: ENJOYing Nature

Module 2 introduces field-tested activities designed to connect you with nature. You'll implement the Sit Spot Surveillance and Tree Chronicles to establish a nature routine and make meaningful observations of a specific location that can be applied anywhere. Additionally, you will deepen your understanding of nature by learning to interpret information using the Landscape Language framework. This module provides enjoyable and straightforward nature study activities that can bring you joy and enhance your naturalist intelligence.

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MODULE 4: CONNECTing Nature

In Module 4, you will discover the ecology of nature study to deepen your understanding of the world around you in simple terms. You will learn a comprehensive approach through the Complete Nature Connections Framework. The course concludes with naturalist applications that will set you on a lifelong path of nature discovery and fulfillment. In this final module, you will solidify your foundations in nature study by connecting your discoveries in nature to their place in the environment.

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You work through the course at your own pace and have indefinite access to the material - this makes it very affordable. If you are feeling the need to unplug and tune into your natural surroundings, then this is the investment you need to develop a meaningful connection to nature. Perhaps you feel a need to transform how you view nature outside where you live. If so, the information and activities in this course are a worthy investment of time and money. After implementing the framework and activities in the course, you will have the knowledge, appreciation, and motivation to spend quality time in nature and make a positive impact on the environment around you. The resulting transformation in your abilities to make observations and interpretations to better understand nature anywhere you are could be applied to improved quality time with family members, volunteer opportunities, and potential job scenarios.

Although you may already know a considerable amount about nature, when was the last time you really took the time to study a place throughout the year and learned all you could? Sure, you may even know how to find that information, but think how your daily life could change if you were given direction in a way to develop a more deliberate and mindful habit of being a naturalist. You will learn unique ways to develop a personal nature study. This will result in a lifelong framework for understanding and appreciation of your surroundings. The information and activities in this course are also organized in a way that is easily transferable to other parts of your life.

YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES:

You can keep spending time and energy trying to figure it all out on your own...

Or—you can begin a clear, proven path toward a deeper connection with nature. One that builds your confidence, strengthens your naturalist skills, and helps you create a habit that lasts.

Now imagine where you could be just one month from now ...

You feel grounded in a meaningful nature study practice.

You know exactly what to look for and how to engage with the land.

Your curiosity is alive again—and you’re inspired, not overwhelmed.

You’re observing more, journaling with confidence, and seeing the world through new eyes.

You’re ready to raise your naturalist intelligence. You’re ready for Nature Study Foundations.

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