Rynhardt Smith is a nature connection mentor whose journey bridges worlds both seen and unseen. With roots in nanotechnology, his fascination with how the universe functions at its most fundamental level eventually led him back to earth—literally. After completing his permaculture certification, Rynhardt became captivated by the living complexity of soil, which sparked a deeper journey into ecological relationships and ancestral ways of knowing.
As a dedicated student of The Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature, Rynhardt weaves together science and ancestral wisdom in his facilitation work. He currently serves as a nature connection facilitator at LifeRocks, where he guides parents and children in rediscovering the wonders of nature.
Rynhardt's own apprenticeship to nature has involved exploring and practicing ancestral skills including friction fire-making, cordage weaving, and ethical harvesting practices. His facilitation experience ranges from mindfulness play groups to nature connection hikes designed to reawaken our innate curiosity and playfulness as adults.
His approach is informed by deep ecology practices learned from John Seed and his ongoing learning with the Living Connection 1st online village community. For Rynhardt, nature connection is not merely an activity but a life-long practice of returning home to our rightful place within the family of things.