Jon Young is a world-renowned master mentor, author, and speaker — a leading voice for the healing power of nature connection in the modern world. Jon developed the 8 Shields Mentoring Model, and has sparked over 300 communities worldwide to bring nature-based mentoring practices to thousands of youth and adults of all ages. Jon’s compelling stories and visionary mentoring style bridges the wisdom of ancient indigenous ways of being with the needs of the modern world. Nature Connection, Community Building, and Peacemaking are core themes that resonate through his work. Jon is the author of the book What the Robin Knows, which unites indigenous knowledge, the latest research, and the author’s own experience of four decades in the field to lead us toward a deeper connection to the animals and, in the end, a deeper connection to ourselves.
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