Patrick Allen
Instructor — Wilderness Skills, Nature Awareness, and Outdoor Cooking
Patrick Allen has been an instructor with Nature Reliance School since 2019, sharing his passion for outdoor living and nature connection with students of all ages. A certified Kentucky Master Naturalist, Patrick brings deep ecological knowledge and a strong commitment to helping others understand and appreciate the natural world.
He holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Stop the Bleed, CPR, and AED, and is a licensed Ham Radio Technician. His diverse background also includes extensive work as a Youth Development Specialist, which informs his patient, encouraging approach to teaching.
Patrick enjoys instructing a wide variety of courses, including Survival 1–3, Land Navigation, Scout Tracker, Bushcraft, Primitive Skills, Nature Immersion, Ham Radio, Outdoor Cooking, Wilderness First Aid, and government training programs for first responders.
A passionate outdoor cook, Patrick loves to show students how preparing meals in the wild can be both practical and deeply rewarding. His warm, approachable style helps students feel at ease while gaining confidence and valuable skills in the field..
