I have a penchant for the term 'Unsung Hero', because I believe it's an accurate assessment of so many of us 'nature educators' who plug away at their work, day in and day out, rarely getting accolades or even credit for their contributions to the field. I'm going to use it again here with this episode's guest, because he's earned it many times over through the decades of his innovation, free thinking and constant effort.

Tom Elpel has authored many books and written countless articles for wilderness publications and primitive skills journals, including one of his most renowned book "Botany in a Day", Tom has inspired me and many others to live simply, with minimal lasting impact on the earth, and he's modeled these principles for decades in his home region of Montana.

In our conversation, we talk about his recent canoe trip using a dugout canoe down the Missouri River, and hear about his adventures along the way. We talk about our work, and what it's like to teach and practice nature principles as part of a growing nature movement filled with wonderful young people.