Welcome to the 8 Shields Institute

Connecting People to Nature, Themselves and Each Other

This is an organization whose mission is to reconnect people and communities to nature, each other and their own highest potential.

The Institute drives cultural and natural-world learning through immersion programs, workshops, leadership training, and the global distribution of visionary thoughts and practices.

Based on 30 years of hands-on practice, teaching, and research with both modern communities and intact nature connected cultures, the 8 Shields Institute has developed best practices and processes and has been working to disseminate this wisdom to: Mentors, Parents, Children, Businesses, and Communities.

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Life changing programs
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