Mentorship

Guidance and support from outdoor learning experts

We work with a diverse range of dedicated professionals who wish to start, strengthen, or sustain outdoor learning initiatives for the youth within their communities. Whether you're an educational visionary aiming to establish a forest school or a public school leader seeking to integrate more outdoor learning experiences, our mission is to help you grow!

Our mentorship team comprises experienced business professionals, educators, and specialists with deep expertise in the field. Our shared passion is helping others get more kids outside. We look forward to helping you make lasting changes in your community.

Mentorship Services

National Outdoor Learning Alliance- Outdoor Education Professional Development

Email Support

  • Have just a few questions or need limited support? This option includes up to two email communications from our team of experts addressing your support needs.

    Each email response from our team will be as comprehensive as possible in an effort to support you within the limitations of email

  • $30 for up to two email communications from our team of experts.

Realtime Coaching

  • This option includes a phone call of up to one hour with Erica Hermsen, the Founder and Executive Director of NOLA and EverWild Forest School.

    This is perfect for someone who has many questions or specific issues that require back-and-forth real time processing with an experienced professional.

  • $50 per phone call of up to one hour in length.

Onsite Mentorship

  • Bring NOLA to your site to conduct a program assessment, conduct training, or speak at an event! This customizable service allows us to help you grow your outdoor learning program through hands-on mentorship and direct support.

  • Costs are dependent upon level of need, travel time, and anticipated deliverables.