Founded in 2000, Two Coyotes is a non-profit nature mentoring organization that connects people to nature, community, and self. We provide long-term, nature-based mentoring to more than 500 children in Connecticut each year, to help young people thrive and navigate the many stages of their lives. Our mentors help children understand who they are, what their gifts are, and how to bring them into the world in ways that honor reciprocity and inclusion.
Two Coyotes’ mission goes deeper than environmental education for youth. Through our programs, we seek to raise future ancestors who are whole, healthy beings that embody their interconnection with nature, foster caring community, and who are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive world for the next generation. For more than 20 years, we have seen the profound effects of Two Coyotes’ mentorship on the young people who have grown up in our community. We are proud that our next generation is stepping into adulthood as:
- Fierce protectors of the Earth, driven by a deep love for the natural world, cultivated during hundreds of hours playing outside in streams, chasing frogs, building shelters, and struggling with fire.
- Committed community-builders, rooted in the knowing of how it feels to be seen, accepted, and to truly belong, who now seek to create that for others wherever they land next – whether in a job, social circle, or new school.
- Conscious leaders who know their own gifts and how to work with others to make a positive impact in their relationships and their communities.
Join us for one of our programs during the summer or school year. We can’t wait to meet you!