Decoding the Language of Nature
September 2 - 6
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
No
George Bumann, M.S., Jon Young
Adult
Field Seminars
Natural History, Wildlife
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Mother nature rarely shouts, she almost always speaks in a whisper. Are you listening? Want to know that a coyote has just passed by or that a hawk is about to arrive? If so, you will want to explore the ways to read the nuances in the natural world in a new and unprecedented way. Through the art and science of animal language, you will join renowned tracker and author of What the Robin Knows, Jon Young and Yellowstone naturalist and artist George Bumann on this enlightening program that will change the way you see the world around you—forever.
About the instructors
George Bumann, M.S., can draw, sculpt, and teach about all aspects of Yellowstone. He has a degree in wildlife ecology and works as a professional artist and educator. His art and writing have appeared in popular and scientific publications, and his sculptures can be found in collections throughout the United States and abroad.
Jon Young is a leader in the field of nature-based education, and effective nature connection, he is a deep nature connection mentor, wildlife tracker, author, educator, consultant, inspiring public speaker, and storyteller. Jon’s work has appeared in documentaries concerning nature and ecology and he has authored and co-authored several seminal works on deep nature connection and connection mentoring, including What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World (2013), and Coyote's Guide to Connecting to Nature (2007).
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