"When we establish deep 'program roots', we are able to get water, nutrients & resources in changing world. They ensure our long-term success and positive impact..." -Ricardo Sierra
I help Program Directors learn the secrets of Forest Leadership.
Whether you have been promoted to the Big Chair, or you took the leap to start your own Forest School or Program, you've probably quickly realized that the youth program skills you've mastered haven't fully prepared you for the magnitude of new tasks you now have to accomplish.
This course gives you the most important elements you need in an efficient, succinct aproach using video lessons, worksheets and helpful forms.
Save Time.
Make Fewer Mistakes.
Increase Your Impact
Course Certificates are available.
This course is specifically created for all Forest Entrepreneurs, Program Directors or Executive Staff
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After School Program Directors
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Homeschool Group Organizers
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Environmental or Science Program Directors
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Summer Camp Directors
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Nature Day Camp Leaders
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Forest School Leaders & Directors
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Nature Art Program Directors
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Wilderness Adventure Instructors
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and anyone who has their own programs!
Student Earth Leadership program @ Hawk Circle
What will you learn?
The Critical Core Elements
Your Inner Leadership Strength
The Oak Tree Ecosystem
Echo Location
Boundaries & Fear Managment
Program Models & Design Improvement
The Buffalo and the Burdock Root
(Videos, Worksheets & Journals)
Systems Check
The Orientation Process
The Crafts/Materials/Supplies System
Safety, First Aid Gear & Supplies
Staff Hiring, Training & Management
Student & Parent Relationships
The Program Environment & Logistics
(Video, PDF and Audio Resources)
Interdependency & Networking
Community Leadership Skills
Nature Program Advocacy Strategies
Financial Clarity & Forecasting
Moving Beyond the Comfort Zone
Darwin Approach to Program Innovation
Growth Indicators & Routines
(Video, PDF and Audio Resources)
The Root Strength Online Training is packed with actionable content that can help you become a better manager, fundraiser, director or advocate for your program or organization. You can work on what you need most, at your own pace, and let your results bring you back whenever you're ready."
- Ricardo Sierra
Getting Certified
If you need or want a certificate of completion for your course work, please fill out the worksheets & journals for each section and send them to ricardosierra@foresteducator.com
◊ Worksheets
◊ Reflective Journals
◊ The Name you want used in the certificate
We will review your work, and then send you a certificate PDF for you to download, print and use as needed.
The Forest Educator trainings are where I am sharing the formula or 'recipe' we have used at Hawk Circle for over 35 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 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
The Root Strength Online Course has ongoing admissions. You can register now at our 'pre-sale' tuition rate which begins May 15th,
or wait for the formal launch on June 15th, 2025)
◊ Click the green box to register!
◊ Participants get Lifetime Access to Course curriculum and any live 'Ask Me Anything' sessions.