We teach people 'how to see',
to become better observers,
and how to take action in the world
Wild Rose Education's Transformative Process
Shift Perception → Deepen Capacity → Mobilize Action
WRE's mission is to facilitate becoming what can be by guiding participants through this three-phase transformative praxis.
Shift Perception:
Cultivating Ethical Observation
We start by transforming how you see the world, explicitly teaching people 'how to see' and 'to become better observers'. Through participant-centered experiential learning—often structured as a "Workshop as Laboratory" model—we hone curiosity and acute perception, equipping you with the fundamental skills of a scientist and a reflective citizen.
Deepen Capacity:
Integrating Knowledge and Justice
We equip you with the advanced knowledge required for ethical leadership and systemic change. This phase uses inclusive instructional design that consistently centers equity, inclusion, and local lived knowledges alongside western science. By integrating a critical, systems-based lens, WRE prepares participants to analyze and address complex challenges such as climate change and resource equity, ensuring sustained growth and reflective practice.
Mobilize Action:
Empowering Civic Leadership
This is the phase where deep learning translates into measurable, collective impact. We fulfill our core mission of teaching people 'how to take action in the world' by guiding you toward civic action and deliberation. Key outcomes include rigorous action planning and integrating Environmental Action Civics, transforming passive learning into ethically guided civic practice that actively facilitates 'becoming what can be'.
Those we have worked with and for...
Outdoor Educator
"The LNT course far exceeded my expectations. I found it intellectually rigorous, generous with practical materials and research literature I will definitely revisit. Sarah clearly loves what she does and has created an incredibly well-organized and engaging virtual course that really stretched my thinking about how to include LNT in outdoor education."
May 2023 Level 1 Instructor Course student
School Educator
"I'm not sure I've ever taken a class that has completely transformed how I think about teaching and learning, but this class has done just that. Thank you, Sarah!"
June 2023 Rivers of the West student
School Educator
"Sarah Johnson did a fantastic job facilitating this class! Loved the field work and learning so much! This course provided such useful activities and gave me the skills to integrate them into my teachings immediately."
June 2023 Rivers of the West student
Outdoor Educator
"I really appreciated the variety of activities and different ways to stay engaged virtually. The instructor was awesome, insightful, thorough, and very easy to work with. I feel prepared to teach more about LNT."
May 2023 Level 1 Instructor Course student