In this episode, I chat with Court Rustemeyer, an Alberta teacher, outdoor educator, and National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow who was also recognized as EECOM’s Outdoor Educator of the Year.

Court’s passion for connecting students to nature runs deep. We talk about the inspiration behind his new book, Mentorship in the Wild, and what mentorship really looks like in outdoor learning — from building trust and resilience to finding balance between safety and risk.

Court shares stories from his years of teaching outdoors, his approach to fostering authentic connection, and what’s next as he prepares for an incredible two-week expedition to Antarctica.

He’s an inspiring educator, speaker, and workshop facilitator, and there’s so much to learn from his thoughtful, grounded approach to outdoor education.

🌿 Learn more about Court’s work, courses, and workshops HERE
📖 Order his book, Mentorship in the Wild, HERE