Many kids now get as little as 4â7 minutes of unstructured outdoor play a day while screen time soars. The Wild Path Home is a practical, research-based guide to raising connected, resilient earth stewardsâfrom birth to the teen years.
What You'll Learn
Grounded in science and informed by Indigenous wisdom, this guide gives parents, educators, and community leaders the tools to nurture lifelong bonds between young people and the natural world. You'll discover:
- 30 age-appropriate "Landmarks" that move kids from discovery to actionâfrom sensory play in early childhood to teen leadership and advocacy.
- Timeless stewardship principlesârespect, reciprocity, responsibilityâthat strengthen belonging and ecological literacy.
- Hands-on outdoor activities and mentorship practices you can adapt to classrooms, camps, homeschool, and neighborhoods.
- Clear connections to mental healthâhow time in nature builds resilience, reduces anxiety, and fosters confidence and purpose.
- Screen-time alternatives that make it easy to choose outdoor play, community projects, and place-based learning.
Why This Book
In a tech-saturated world, outdoor education and nature connection aren't extrasâthey're foundations for well-being, learning, and climate readiness. The Wild Path Home blends outdoor pedagogy, environmental stewardship, and practical activities into one accessible framework you can start using today.
Who It's For
- Parents and caregivers seeking meaningful, screen-free habits
- Teachers, homeschoolers, and forest school educators
- Camp and youth program leaders, librarians, and community organizers
- Anyone ready to raise confident, compassionate earth stewards
Endorsed by Leading Voices
Without question, this is the finest book on raising children I have ever seen. â Paul Hawken, author Carbon, Regeneration and The Book of Life
We need this book more than ever. This is my new go-to guide. What a treasure. â Cathy Jordan, PhD, Director of Research, Children and Nature Network
Call to Action
If you want kids to feel at home in natureâand grow into capable, caring stewardsâthis is your roadmap. Buy The Wild Path Home today and start raising the earth stewards of tomorrow.