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Leading with Nature.
Inspiring Through Experience.

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the people you mentor.

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Court Rustemeyer, Educator, Author and Explorer. Lead with Nature, Inspiring through Experience. Mentorship, Experiential Learning and Leadership.
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EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION

✓ Award-Winning Outdoor & Experiential Educator

✓ Amazon Bestselling Author

✓ 2025 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

✓ 100+ Speaking Engagements, Conference Sessions & Workshops Delivered

✓ President, Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council

✓ Prairies Director, Outdoor Council of Canada

Mentorship in the Wild:

A Guide to Leadership, Adventure & Wonder

Two paths, one trail. Read the stories, or put them into practice.

Start with the book, an Amazon bestseller full of the stories and lessons behind the WILD approach to mentorship.

Then put those ideas into practice with the self-paced online course: five short modules, a workbook and six tools you can use right away with your students, staff or team.

Get your copy of the book today!
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Mentorship in the Wild
Group of people standing in a circle on snow-covered ground surrounded by tall evergreen trees and a large building, under a cloudy sky.
People sitting under a colorful parachute tent
A hiker with a backpack stands on a rocky hill with a dog overlooking a scenic mountain landscape. There is a clear sky with some clouds, a valley with a partially snow-covered terrain, and a lake nestled between the mountains in the background.
Group of people in a snowy landscape tossing a toy with a tarp.
Three people standing outdoors in a snowy environment, dressed in winter clothing. Court Rustemeyer is wearing an orange jacket and a white cap, holding a piece of paper, while the others are wearing hats and jackets.
Two people wearing winter jackets in a snowy forest, with camping gear and rope on the ground.
A diverse group of people standing in a large circle in a conference room, engaged in a group activity or discussion, under ceiling lights.
People outdoors in snowy weather, some holding snowballs and wearing winter clothing.
Three people interacting with colorful wooden blocks on a blue tarp in a gym setting.
Group of people standing in a large circle in a snowy forest, participating in an outdoor event or activity. Snow-covered trees are in the background.
People playing a game with chopsticks, purple dice, and cups on a table.
A large group of people standing in a circle on a snowy field surrounded by mountains and trees.
Group of people playing in snow, some giving piggyback rides, with snow-covered trees in background.
Person hiking with a dog near a mountain lake on a rocky trail, surrounded by rugged mountains and patches of snow under a blue sky.
Two people in winter jackets and hats standing in a snowy forest with camping gear and climbing rope.
People gathered in a gymnasium sorting through scattered photographs on the floor.

  • "The best session I have been to in years, for any conference! So much fun and learned many fun activities that I will use in the future!"

    Shaping the Future Conference 2024 - Delegate

  • Court's energy, enthusiasm, and passion for adventure is contagious! Hard not to fall in love with adventure after a session with Court!

    Outdoor Learning Conference 2024 - Session Delegate

  • "Thank you for the workshop! So many fun ideas to take back to staff and students! I was feeling like I was in a rut with Outdoor Ed, and this has reignited my passion for taking kids outside. Thank you!"

    EverActive Conference 2025 - Delegate

  • "Court's care, time and knowledge for helping others chase their dreams is incredible! Feeling fortunate for sharing this space with him"

    Take Me Outside - Mentee

YOUR NEXT TRAIL STARTS HERE

Meaningful change begins with a conversation about where you are, where you hope to go and what might be possible.

Planning a conference or event and looking for an engaging speaker who combines powerful stories with practical ideas?

LET’S TALK.

Want to strengthen mentorship, leadership and connection across your school or organization?

LET’S BUILD IT.

Looking to create more meaningful outdoor and experiential learning opportunities?

LET’S EXPLORE.

Ready to bring customized professional learning to your educators or leadership team?

LET’S BEGIN.

Court Rustemeyer wearing a gray baseball cap, black jacket, and backpack standing in front of a natural rock arch in a desert landscape.

Court Rustemeyer
Experiential Educator

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