A Live Online Course Starting March 19th, 2024
Enrollment is limited to 8 participants
FACT:
Most Nature Educators would rather make an atlatl dart than deal with all of the business details that keep our programs running.
But Someone's
Gotta Do It.
I'm here to help.
This Mastermind gives you four months of focused attention to help your vision soar. We get creative. We do the work. We make timely decisions. We build new skills. We grow your network.
You'll get a multitude of ways to become more efficient, more profitable and keep changing lives.
- Ricardo Sierra
What You Get:
◊ Seven 90 Minute Live Zoom Presentations
◊ Seven 90 Minute 'Workshop' Sessions
◊ Extensive Logs, Worksheets, Assessments & Resources
◊ Marketing, Networking, Program Promotion
◊ Website Optimization & Conversion Assessment
◊ Budgeting, Operations Streamlining & Development
◊ Signature Program Development & Enhancement
◊ Two Ask Me Anything Sessions & Private Consultations
Essential Business Skills Specifically for
Program Directors
When we're the directors, we look after a multitude of details every day.
Many times, we are training ourselves.
We make big decisions in a vaccum.
We know there probably is a better way to make things happen, but are unsure of where to get meaningful support that will actually move the needle of our success, and not just be 'feel good' coaching.
(Been There. Done That.)
If any of this feels relevant to your situation,
this program might help you get where you're going!
Who Is This For?
Executive Directors --- After School Program Leaders --- Homeschool Leaders
Summer Camp Directors --- Independent Naturalists --- Museum Directors
Forest Therapy Leaders --- Forest School Directors --- Bushcraft Instructors
Forest Curriculum & Planning
Program Environment & Safety
Lesson Planning & Daily Rhythm
Program & Activity Assessment
Support Staff Training
Age Appropriate Activities
Program Adaptation & Adjustment
Communication with Admin/Parents
The Hawk Circle Program 'Recipe'
and more.
Forest Skills and Activities
Leading Skills Challenges & Games
Tracks & Sign- Ten Step Exercise, Animal Studies & Follow the Leader
Nature Awareness, Movement & Sensory Exercises
The Value of Practical Life Skills
Birds, Plants, Trees and Weather Study & more
Nature Crafts & Handwork
Ancient Tools for Modern Youth
Seasonal Gathering & Materials Prep
Stone Tools & Digging Sticks
Gifts of the Trees- Woven Willow Trays
Woodcraft Basics- Wooden Pendants
Leathercraft- Making Deerskin Pouches
Natural Fibers- Cordage & String Skills
Economical Craft Supplies Resources
Program Format
◊ Seven 90 Minute Zoom Sessions
(These are Live Lecture/Discussion Format presenting detailed 'Core Elements' curriculum)
◊ Seven 90 Minute Work Sessions
(These are Live 'Workshops' where we actually work on our websites, social media posts, staff hiring questions & reference check notes, etc. in a group, to prevent 'decision paralysis' and get things done!)
◊ Pre-Recorded Skills & Crafts Videos
◊ Nature Journal PDFs
(Provides inspiration for your own curriculum support & student engagement.)
◊ PDF Worksheets for Course Content
◊ Audio Stories to Inspire Your Storytelling
◊ Two 'Ask Me Anything' Sessions
(For questions that are more detailed and unique to your own programs.)
◊ Individual 'Done For You' Work is available on a limited basis charged at discounted rates if needed.
"Ricardo helped us grow our North Wind Wilderness Program from a cool idea to a functional and running business. Our classes are in demand, and we are doing more of them. The tools that were delivered to us during our program have been absolutely invaluable!"
Blake Southard | Founder | Northwind Wilderness Program | Minnesota
"Working with Ricardo is one of the most inspiring and instructive experiences I have ever done. To say that he puts out 110% while mentoring is an understatement. His passion to share his experience and knowledge is so contagious that you leave each session bursting with enthusiasm, hope, ideas and plans. If you get stuck in your process, Ricardo is always available to help you through to the next step. This personal attention is worth it's weight in gold."
Cory Stevens | Founder/Director | Paleo Play Forest Skills For Kids | Alberta, Canada
The Forest Educator programs are where I am sharing the formula or 'recipe' we have used at Hawk Circle for over 33 years, to achieve powerful results for children, teens & adults. This formula works because it follows the natural patterns of our ancestor's connection with the natural world for hundrends of thousands of years. It offers tools for transformation, mental health, creativity and leadership, all things that educators everywhere can use right now."
Ricardo Sierra
Hawk Circle Wilderness Education Director
Course Dates Spring 2024
March 19, 26, April 2
(Each Live Session run on Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm Eastern Time)
All Sessions are Recorded.
This program includes two additional 'Ask Me Anything' sessions, TBA during the program.
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◊ Last Chance to participate at this 2023 price!
◊ Price increases to $450 January 12
◊ Participants get Lifetime Access to Course curriculum and online sessions in future classes.