Meet the Instructors at Nature Reliance School

At Nature Reliance School, our instructors aren’t just teachers they’re seasoned practitioners with years of hands-on experience in survival, bushcraft, tracking, land navigation, plant systematics and self-reliance skills. Each team member is carefully selected for their expertise, teaching ability, and commitment to empowering others through outdoor education. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals of fire craft or advanced tracking techniques, you’ll be guided by professionals who live what they teach.

Praeceptor naturae, discipulus vitae
“Teacher of nature, student of life.”
– Remaining a learner while teaching others.

Why Our Instructors Stand Out

We believe that learning from truly experienced mentors makes all the difference. Our instructor cadre includes individuals with backgrounds in military and law enforcement training, biology, naturalist education, wilderness medicine, and tracking. Each instructor brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom and the field, ensuring students receive practical, tested skills not just theory. All of our instructors have been through the intro and advanced level of courses they teach.  Their shared mission? To help you build confidence, self-reliance, and a deeper connection to nature.

A Community of Outdoor Leaders

When you train with Nature Reliance School, you’re joining a community led by passionate outdoor leaders who inspire by example. Our instructors don’t just teach they continue to learn, adapt, and grow alongside our students. We encourage you to explore each instructor’s individual profile to learn more about their unique backgrounds, certifications, and personal philosophies.

Ready to start you journey?