Jon Young is a renowned naturalist, mentor, and author, best known for his work in bird language and nature-based education. A student of Tom Brown Jr., Jon is the founder of the Wilderness Awareness School and the 8 Shields Institute. His teachings focus on restoring deep nature connection through observation, storytelling, and community-based mentoring practices. He is the author of What the Robin Knows, a seminal book on understanding bird language as a gateway to ecological awareness.