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Outside Now Outside Now...exploring the nature of connection since 2004
501c3 non profit educational organization A 501c3 Non profit educational community

Outside Now is an educational community dedicated to reconnecting people of all ages to the natural world. Deeply nature connected people are vital, creative, compassionate, confident, resilient and truly helpful individuals who walk a path of peace.

Join Jessica Jelinski and Felise Gutierrez for our first ever Songbirds camp this summer! Through the inspiration that c...
05/10/2026

Join Jessica Jelinski and Felise Gutierrez for our first ever Songbirds camp this summer!
Through the inspiration that comes from immersion in nature new and old songs will be birthed and learned.
Check the link in the bio for more information!

03/21/2026

Our kids may not know what a single file line is—but they know how to gather around a trading blanket and create their own kind of order.

Out here, a bone can be priceless, a shell can spark a negotiation, and every trade is a lesson.

They’re practicing how to communicate, how to listen, when to stand their ground, and when to compromise.

They’re learning that value is subjective, that fairness matters, and that relationships are more important than “winning.” Navigating trust, problem-solving disagreements, and figuring out what something is worth.

It may look like simple play, but it’s confidence. It’s empathy. It’s critical thinking. It’s community.

This is the kind of learning that sticks. 🌿

Do you or someone you know love spending your days outside? Do you love interacting with children?Outside Now is looking...
02/18/2026

Do you or someone you know love spending your days outside? Do you love interacting with children?

Outside Now is looking for a Coyote Pup mentor. You’ll be outdoors all day while you work and play with 5-7 years olds. And you’ll be part of a fun, creative, collaborative mentor team!

Check out some of the qualities we’re looking for:
🌱life experience with children, love being with young children, and curiosity about the “whys” of children’s behavior
🌱knowledge that play and sensory exploration are the primary ways children learn
🌱naturalist skills and a love of nature
🌱comfort with getting wet, muddy, and dirty!
🌱knowledge of local flora, fauna, and wildlife
🌱strong communication skills and comfort in interacting with parents and families

🌀Learn more and apply at the link in bio🌀

Spending a rainy day outside and reaping the rewards — finding a slender salamander just like you hoped you would 🦎🌟
01/06/2026

Spending a rainy day outside and reaping the rewards — finding a slender salamander just like you hoped you would 🦎🌟

☀️ We’re hiring! ☀️ Do you or someone you know love spending your days outside? Do you love interacting with children?Ou...
10/09/2025

☀️ We’re hiring! ☀️

Do you or someone you know love spending your days outside? Do you love interacting with children?

Outside Now is looking for a Coyote Pup mentor. You’ll be outdoors all day while you work and play with 5-7 years olds. And you’ll be part of a fun, creative, collaborative mentor team!

Check out some of the qualities we’re looking for:
🌱 knowledge that play and sensory exploration are the primary ways children learn
🌱 naturalist skills and a love of nature; be comfortable getting wet, muddy, and dirty!
🌱 knowledge of local flora, fauna, and wildlife
🌱 strong communication skills and comfort in interacting with parents and families

Two weeks into the program year, and there have already been so many adventures and new discoveries! 🌿☀️🐇 ...
09/15/2025

Two weeks into the program year, and there have already been so many adventures and new discoveries! 🌿☀️🐇

Meet the Outside Now team for the 2025-2026 program year!They are so excited to welcome Outside Now Fox Kits, Coyote Pup...
09/03/2025

Meet the Outside Now team for the 2025-2026 program year!
They are so excited to welcome Outside Now Fox Kits, Coyote Pups, Earth Tenders, and Dusk Walkers back on the land! 🌿

Mentors and older teen young women guide this week of self-exploration, adventure, creative endeavors, and more! We've ...
05/22/2025

Mentors and older teen young women guide this week of self-exploration, adventure, creative endeavors, and more! We've added a second session to accommodate all of the young girls who want to share this unique experience with a group of new friends. Go to www.outsidenow.org/summer to learn more about Artemis Way and all of our summer nature connection programs! Our Summer Season starts in early June!

Outside Now mentors practice the nature-based educational method and philosophy of Coyote Mentoring. 🐺Coyote Mentoring g...
05/19/2025

Outside Now mentors practice the nature-based educational method and philosophy of Coyote Mentoring. 🐺
Coyote Mentoring guides learners, rather than directly teaching them, to encourage exploration, curiousity, self-discovery, and awareness.
Coyote Mentoring uses Core Routines like storytelling, questioning, observation, sit spots, wandering, play, and survival skills to develop essential life skills, cultivate a deep connection with the earth, and foster a sense of belonging.
To discover more about Coyote Mentoring and its lineage check out the book Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature, co-authored by Jon Young, Ellen Haas, and Evan McGown.
Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more about Outside Now, and to explore our 2025 summer camps and 2025/26 nature connection programs!

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San Luis Obispo, CA
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