The 8 Shields.org website represents some basic introductory information for those interested in exploring the Art of Mentoring, 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring, and other mentoring / cultural design projects related to Jon Young's work, and groups affiliated with this work internationally. The concept of the "8 shields" simply refers to an organizational model to store complex information that assists in the design of mentoring models, communities and also helps in the training of individuals on the nature awareness / nature connection journey. Many people find that using the 8 Shields model is a helpful way to track progress on the learning journey of nature connection.

This website is a work in progress and still under construction. Please enjoy its current form and stay tuned for updates and changes. Thank you!

The 8 Shields Group is a collaborative network of affiliates and partners. We work together, as individuals and organizations, all throughout North America, the Hawaiian Islands and Europe in a global network of culture, nature-connection and living systems regeneration. We have satellites in South Africa, and nodes beginning to take root in New Zealand and Australia. We offer educational opportunities, individual training, products, mentoring and consulting. Read about us.

This site introduces you to our methods of Cultural Mentoring, Nature Connection and Regenerative Living. We are the 8 Shields Group --in a few months we will form the Council for Regenerative Culture, a world-wide council based based on shared philosophy and values.

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