Our Mission
Our mission at Wild Wisdom Adventure is to inspire individuals to deepen their connection with nature and discover their true potential through transformative experiences in the wilderness. We believe that the natural world has a profound ability to heal, energize, and awaken the human spirit, and we strive to create opportunities for our clients to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Through our guided wilderness retreats and outdoor programs, we aim to empower individuals to cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, resilience, and purpose, while fostering a greater appreciation for the natural world and the interconnectedness of all things..
Wild Wisdom Adventure cycle
Experience
Dive into our adventure experience, enjoy the moment and relish the ride
Reflect
Look back on the adventure and take stock of your experience through our unique sharing and reflective activities
Integrate
Apply the natural wisdom learned through your experience to everyday life and share the experience with others..
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Derek Gallant B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., OCC certified guide instructor
Founder / Adventure Guide
It all begins with a dream, focus and time. I have been preparing for this role for many years and have a wide range of experience, training and know-how to help make your adventure meaningful and memorable. I have a Masters degree in Outdoor education, two Bachelor’s degrees and am a 200 hour RHYS certified yoga instructor. I have collaborated and worked with many great organizations such as the Canadian Wildlife Federation, PeaceBoat, Take me OUTside as well as the NB ministry of Education amongst others. I would love to meet you and have the opportunity facilitate an adventure of growth, laughter and learning as we gently untangle the whispered wisdom that surrounds us all.
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Shannon Scull RHN, ECE, CYT
Adventure guide
My name is Shannon and I have been a nature enthusiast my whole life! Growing up I spent my time playing at the creek, looking under rocks and soaking up the sun. Not much has changed now that I am a Mom of 2 energetic kids and the wife of the ultimate tree hugger! I am a registered RHN passionate about Herbalism, fermenting, sprouting and gardening and devote many sacred hours to studying and meditating on the growth cycles of plants. I am also a 200 hour RHYS certified yoga instructor, specializing in schools, families and children with special needs with many years experience fostering growth and expansion through my consultation practice, our yoga studio and public school wellness programming delivery here in New Brunswick. I can’t wait to meet you all to help you a little further along on your journey, your adventure awaits.
The four pillars of Wild Wisdom
Our experiential adventures challenge you to explore, experience, reflect and adapt based on the cycles, processes and relationships ingrained in the wisdom of the earth
Explore:
The first step is to EXPLORE the world that surrounds you. Whether in person or in the comfort of your own environment through our @Home Adventures, you will be challenged to immerse yourself into, and to commune with, the natural world that surrounds us.
Experience
Next, our Adventures challenge you to not simply GO into nature, but rather to BE in nature, Immersing yourself in the moment! No lectures here, our adventures offer experiences designed help you find your edges, assumptions and guiding principles. These experiences form the core growth practices of our program that, over time, will help you reshape your life bringing you closer to your authentic, best self.
Reflect and Adapt
You are the captain of your soul. Following your adventures, you are tasked with taking your hard earned wild wisdom back into your daily life to reflect upon how your witnessed truths can best inform and transform your life and circumstances, bringing you closer to your BEST self.
