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ROOTED IN WONDER
Transformational Journey into Nature Connection, Storytelling, and the Reclamation of Your Voice

A space to explore, heal, and co-create.

This two-day training is for educators, parents, mental health professionals, and any adult who feels the ache of these times—who know, deep down, that a different way is possible. This is for those who long to reconnect to the rhythms of the Earth, to their own voice, and to the sacred responsibility we hold to the next generation.
 

Perhaps you have witnessed firsthand the growing challenges that children face in today’s world—disconnection from self and others, anxiety, attention struggles, and a loss of curiosity and wonder. If you're an educator or caregiver seeking new ways to inspire engagement, foster emotional resilience, and create a sense of belonging, this program offers grounded, nature-based practices that support the whole child—while renewing your own sense of purpose and connection in the process.

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When: August 2nd 9:00 AM - August 3rd 4:30pm (includes an overnight camping experience and storytelling around the fire with a local elder)

Where: Kiva Center - 1221 Lefthand Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO
 

Step into the serene beauty of the Kiva Center's 80-acre outdoor learning space, tucked away in the heart of Lefthand Canyon. This stunning location, nestled at the meeting point of creek, prairie, and mountain, offers a truly immersive experience in nature. With towering rock formations, dense pine forests, and the soothing sounds of Lefthand Creek flowing nearby, the setting is ideal for exploration, learning, and connection.
 

What to Expect:
Spend two full days engaging in outdoor adventures and hands-on learning activities surrounded by nature’s beauty. On Saturday, August 2nd, your day begins at 9:00 AM and flows into an overnight camping experience beginning at 4:30pm.

Families are warmly invited to join beginning at 5:00 PM for a shared dinner, storytelling around the campfire with a local elder, and a peaceful night under the stars. A hearty breakfast will be provided Sunday morning before the day’s programming resumes at 9:00 AM.

 

All Meals will be included throughout the two days - Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday

Why Join This Journey?
We are living at a tipping point. Many of us feel the exhaustion, the disconnection, the knowing that the systems around us are not serving life. Beneath the surface of our fast-paced, high-tech lives, something is stirring—a quiet remembering, a longing to return to something that we know deep in our hearts is aligned with what truly matters.

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This experience is a call to slow down, tune in, and reawaken what is ancient and true within you. It is an invitation to listen—to the land, to your body, to your stories—and to become a voice for what matters most.

Because the Earth is calling. Our children are calling. The future is not written yet.

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Nature teaches us that life is not linear—it moves in cycles of life, death, and rebirth. This is true not only for the seasons and ecosystems, but also within us. Something is dying in our modern way of life—old stories about community, child-rearing, education, and success. As these narratives collapse, we are left to ask: What will take root in their place?

In This Course You Will:

  • Explore storytelling as a tool for empathy, peacebuilding, and cultural transformation

  • Connect with the land through sensory awareness, nature attunement, and guided presence practices

  • Engage in citizen science and earth stewardship to bridge personal reflection with collective action

  • Deepen your understanding of human development through the lens of myth, archetype, and cultural stories

  • Craft and share your own story, with feedback, reflection, and the support of a courageous community

  • Reimagine your role as an educator, caregiver, or guide in these times of change.

  • Receive Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for hours completed​

*more information below

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Through storytelling, nature connection, reflective practice, and community dialogue, this experience offers not answers, but a path—a space to witness what is falling away, to honor what is rising, and to navigate the in-between with courage, clarity, and heart.

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Camping Details:
Camping will take place on a flat area next to the creek. Participants should bring their own camping gear—tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and mess kit. If you don’t have your own equipment, we are happy to help provide what you need. The site includes portable restrooms and access to running water for your comfort and convenience.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, community, and local wisdom in a truly special setting. Whether you're here for one day or the full overnight experience, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and more connected to the land.

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Cost of training:
$375
*$310 Early Bird - ends June 30, 2025
Plus an additional $30 off for each when you sign-up with a friend
*includes all meals 

What You'll Leave With 

  • A reawakened connection to your inner wisdom and the voice of the Earth

  • Tangible practices to bring nature connection and storytelling into your daily life or professional work

  • New ways of seeing, sensing, and relating to the land that will naturally inform your approach to mentoring and supporting children.

  • New methods to foster student engagement and support emotional intelligence and resilience

  • A personal story, crafted from your lived experience, that you can carry forward as a seed of transformation

  • Ability to create a classroom/group culture rooted in curiosity, care, and connection. 

  • A renewed sense of purpose, belonging, and possibility

Tuition is waived for all Title 1 school employees.
Email info@thekivacenter.com to secure your spot (please include your job title and name of school you are employed at in your email).


Additional scholarships are available please click the button below to apply 
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Meet the Facilitators

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Cultivate

Connection

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