The Outside Professor

Survival Instructor Matthew Hunter discusses what is meant by modern wilderness survival, how it differs from primitive living skills, and some important preparation tips and guidelines for those who venture into the backcountry.

Avian ecologist Dr. Katie Sieving from the University of Florida discusses the important role titmice and chickadees (aka Parids) play in bird language, and the amazing discoveries she and her team have made in unraveling their complex language.

Chris Hyde of Natureversity discusses the relevance of ancient human skills like wildlife tracking, bird language, and wilderness survival in our modern culture, and why they are important to learn for both kids and adults.

Jon Young, bird language master and author of What the Robin Knows discusses what constitutes “nature connection”, why it is important, and how practices like bird language and wildlife tracking can facilitate bringing nature connection back into our individual lives and our culture at large.