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Sankofa Outdoors
Welcome to the Sankofa Outdoor Club. We gather to move, breathe, and reconnect—with the land, with each other, and with ourselves. Through forest bathing, mindful hikes, seasonal planting, and justice-centered conversations, we honor the earth as both teacher and healer.
Step into your calling with Rooted Outdoors™ Facilitator Training Level One—a foundational certification for those ready to guide mindful and healing experiences in nature. Whether you’re here to slow down, learn something new, or lead others in the great outdoors — you belong.
The Sankofa Outdoor Club is a learning hub for experiential education and guided stewardship—where movement, breath, and nature exploration meet hands-on skills for caring for the earth. Together, we engage in curated outdoor experiences like forest bathing, mindful hikes, and embodied movement on the land, all grounded in restoration and collective growth.
This is a space to breathe deeply, learn from the land, and reflect by the water—while gaining hands-on experience in outdoor adventure and mindful nature practices, from hiking and forest bathing to camping, kayaking, reforestation, and beyond. Our work opens conversations on land stewardship, water preservation, and sustainable futures—ensuring members are equipped with both knowledge and practice.
This fall, our focus is on outdoor education and skill-building through the Rooted Outdoors™ Facilitator Training Program, preparing club members with the tools, confidence, and awareness needed to lead mindful, healing experiences in nature. This foundation will guide our expanded explorations in 2026.
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Upcoming Trainings & Certifications
For those called to lead healing, mindful experiences in nature — from hiking, nature trails, and forest bathing to yoga and meditation.
Level 1: Fall 2025
Level 2: Spring 2026
Rooted Outdoors™ Facilitator Training
Level 1
Step into the role of a nature-based facilitator with this one-day immersive training designed for outdoor enthusiasts, yoga teachers and wellness guides who want to create safe, meaningful, and inclusive outdoor experiences.
Whether your vision is to guide forest bathing sessions, meditative walks, inclusive hikes, or yoga in the park, this training will equip you with the skills, awareness, and confidence to lead with intention and care.
What to Expect:
Held on local trails and parks, the day weaves together:
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Breath-led walking and mindful movement
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The art of forest bathing and sensory awareness practices
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Core outdoor leadership skills, including trail safety, group dynamics, and accessibility
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Nature-based facilitation rooted in presence, connection, and cultural awareness
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Land reverence practices that honor both the earth and the people who walk upon it
You’ll learn how to hold space outdoors in a way that is safe, inclusive, culturally aware, and attuned to the healing potential of nature. Through experiential learning and reflection, you’ll leave prepared to guide others in connecting deeply with the natural world — while deepening your own relationship to it.
Who It’s For:
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Outdoor lovers ready to lead with reverence, safety, and skill
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Yoga teachers looking to bring their practice outside
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Wellness practitioners seeking to add nature-based offerings
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Anyone curious about bridging personal nature connection with community facilitation
Perfect for those new to outdoor facilitation or looking to expand their skills, Rooted Outdoors™ will help you bring your love of nature into your teaching, guiding, and community care.
Enrollment is limited to 10 to ensure safety, personalized guidance, and a supportive space for practice and connection.
Questions? Submit them here and we’ll be in touch.
COURSE DATES
We’re offering two chances to complete Level 1 of Rooted Outdoors™ Facilitator Training this fall—your only opportunity before Level 2 launches in 2026! Sign up now to secure your spot and stay on track to continue your certification journey next year.
Date: Sun., Sept. 14, 2025 (now enrolling)
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $199
Location: This training will take place outdoors at a local park within 25 minutes of our studio in Laurel, MD. The exact location will be shared with all registered participants. See course details for more information.
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Date: Sun., Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $199
Location: This training will take place outdoors at a local park within 25 minutes of our studio in Laurel, MD. The exact location will be shared with all registered participants. See course details for more information.
Upon completion of the coursework and evaluation, participants will receive a certification of completion and certification in outdoor facilitation. For those that are yoga teachers this will enable you to gain for continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance (YACEP.)
NEXT STEPS
Ready to join us? Here’s how to secure your spot in the Rooted Outdoors™ Facilitator Training:
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Review Course Details
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Submit your information form
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Pay the $199 tuition fee
Once all three steps are complete, your place in the training is confirmed! Follow the links below to get started.
The program reserves the right to cancel or postpone any training before it begins. In that case students will either be contacted to reschedule, be refunded in full, or given studio credit. If a student can no longer attend a training session, the program will not give any refunds, however, such amount can be applied towards a future training program. If you have any questions, please email us at here or call 240-786-7182.