Meet Us

Meet Our Forest Guides

Passionate mentors nurturing curiosity, resilience, and wonder through hands-on outdoor adventures.

Founder & Lead Outdoor Educator

For more than two decades, Mister Wolf has been helping children, families, schools, and community groups build confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences. As the founder of Barefoot Bushcraft, he believes children learn best when they’re trusted to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and discover the natural world for themselves.

With a teaching style that blends bushcraft, nature connection, storytelling, and child-led exploration, Mister Wolf creates a welcoming environment where every child feels encouraged, capable, and part of the community. Whether introducing a child to their first campfire, helping them identify animal tracks, or simply sitting quietly beneath the trees, his goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning and the outdoors.

Outside of Forest School, Mister Wolf has spent years teaching bushcraft, survival skills, archery, and outdoor education throughout Ontario. He is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, an Ontario Archery Association instructor, and has had the privilege of learning directly from leading voices in nature-based education, including Richard Louv, and David Arama. His greatest joy is watching children discover that they are capable of far more than they ever imagined.

🌲 Favourite Forest Activity: Dog Sledding

🏹 Favourite Skill to Teach: Archery

🐾 Usually Accompanied By: A team of huskies

🌿 Believes: Every child deserves the chance to learn through nature

Mister Mark

Outdoor Educator

Mark brings a diverse background in Police Foundations, facility management, and firearms safety and instruction to the Barefoot Bushcraft team. As a certified Archery Ontario Range Safety Officer, he is passionate about creating safe, engaging, and confidence-building outdoor experiences for children and families.

As an Outdoor Educator, Mark helps guide students through hands-on learning in archery, bushcraft, and nature-based activities. His calm, approachable nature, strong commitment to safety, and practical experience make him a valued mentor who encourages children to challenge themselves, build resilience, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.

🌲 Favourite Forest Activity: Target Shooting

🏹 Favourite Skill to Teach: Archery

🔪Usually Accompanied By: Mister Stabby

🌿 Believes: Respect for tools begins with respect for yourself and others.

Miss Savannah

Outdoor Education Assistant

Savannah brings enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine love of working with children to Barefoot Bushcraft Forest School. As an Outdoor Education Assistant, she helps create a welcoming environment where every child feels included, encouraged, and excited to explore. Her lively, expressive nature and positive attitude make her a wonderful role model for younger learners.

A high school student and former Army Cadet, Savannah enjoys hiking, camping, bushcraft, and sharing her passion for the outdoors with others. She is committed to continuing her education and growing as an outdoor educator while helping children build confidence through nature.