Our Mission

With so many of us leading hectic, sedentary and indoor lives, few opportunities arise to become a part of Nature and to experience its wonders - to feel, hear and see it’s Beauty firsthand.  Few of us contemplate spending a quiet day on a Lake or hiking to the top of a spectacular Mountain to admire its captivating vistas.  Rarely do we make time to admire and enjoy the Beauty of diverse Habitats and Ecosystems, the perfect Balance in the Natural World, a night sky filled with a galaxy full of Stars, or the breath-taking majesty of Nature.

At RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS we provide you with a myriad of opportunities aimed at reconnecting you with Nature.  We offer fun, low impact, small-scale, and environmentally responsible Adventures to unique and beautiful Wild areas, particularly in the Sky Islands region of the American Southwest.  Our main goal is to guide you in a variety of memorable Wild Adventures designed to give you a greater appreciation for and understanding of Nature, all the while inspiring and educating within a framework of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability.

It is our deep belief that the incredible wonders and powerful beauty of Nature will help you to develop a profound Environmental Responsibility from your new connections with and love of the Earth.  With so many dire Environmental problems facing our Planet it Urgently needs all of our combined Knowledge, Inspired Efforts, and Committed Actions to contribute to its Health, Recovery and Preservation for generations to come!  Thus, We not only provide You with a forum where You can leave the hectic and indoor life behind in favor of countless outdoor activities, but also one that empowers you to become a staunch protector of all things Wild.  Experiencing the incredible Adventures that Nature offers reenergizes, reinvigorates, and feeds your Mind, Body, and Spirit.

At RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS we also Empower Local Communities by serving as a working Model of Sustainable Living Practices, Promoting Alternative and Environmentally Responsible ways to live on our fragile Planet.  Thus, We Practice Organic Gardening, Composting,  Wildlife Habitat Rehabilitation, Land Conservation & Restoration, Planting Native Species & Removal of Invasive/Non-Native Species, Soil Conservation, Xeriscaping, Local Ecosystem Management & Habitat Protection, and Low-Impact Ecotourism.  Daily, We  strive to Reduce our Carbon Footprint (the amount of carbon that our direct and indirect actions place into the atmosphere) and to minimize the negative impact that our activities have on the Environment, including Climate Change.

Sustainable  Management of our fragile Natural Resources is an integral part of our Mission.  We hope to Inspire and Educate you within this realm, helping you to Protect and Restore Wild Habitats and Ecosystems.  Our Earth Stewardship programs Practice and Promote Active & Passive Rain-Water Harvesting, Energy Conservation & Solar Energy use,  Light Pollution Reduction, Water Conservation (including gray water usage), Reduce/ Reuse/Recycle, and Voluntary Simplicity. 

At RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS We passionately teach a variety of Eco- Skills aimed at empowering each and every one of you to Walk softly upon the Earth.  During our Programs You will gain the knowledge and ability to reduce your daily impact on our Environment in numerous ways (including your Carbon Footprint).  Equally important are our Nature Adventures and Stone-age/Wilderness Survival Skills programs where you’ll have fun while learning more about Nature and some of our many roles within it.  There is no more compelling reason for protecting the Earth than knowing you are an integral part of it!  Learning to interact with Nature in a safe and meaningful way empowers you to explore your own personal boundaries and to grow in mind, body, spirit and emotion.  Similarly, gaining the knowledge of how to survive and thrive in the Wild often translates to better competency in all aspects of life.

If you long for unforgettable experiences -  hiking, exploring, learning about Wildlife, and practicing Eco-Skills - while immersed in the wonders and beauty of Nature, then our RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS Responsible Eco-tourism Adventures are for You!   We are committed to fostering Environmental Awareness and Conservation by Interpreting the unique Biodiversity of our Sky Islands Region for You.  Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax in the Peace and Tranquility of Nature, while learning about what YOU can do to Contribute to the Health of Our Planet and the preservation of it’s Natural Resources.  Join US for your own Wild Journeys!

Our School’s logo shows many Ravens converging into One.  So too must we all come together to Enjoy, Understand, Respect, Love, and Protect the Earth, its many Habitats, and all aspects of the Environment.  We hope to Inspire you to take action to help Preserve healthy Ecosystems and their inherent Biodiversity for future generations.  It is a call to action to All who love the Earth - are you ready?!

The quest to bring our Natural Resource use within Sustainable limits for the sake of protecting the Earth  will require a major collective effort!  Along the way you’ll experience the unforgettable beauty of Plants, Wildlife, Sunsets, Storms, and Mountains while forging lasting relationships with these and countless other aspects of the Natural World.

Ravens are intelligent, adaptable, resourceful, playful, and powerful - the very qualities that we strive to embody in our RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS Adventures. The “Way of the Raven” is Wild, Mysterious, Joyful, and Free! 

COME JOIN US FOR YOUR OWN WILD JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY IN NATURE!