It’s time to reawaken our connection to all that is wild.
Through Reconnection Ecology®, we expand our sense of community to include all living beings and work toward protecting thriving habitats for all Life.
Our Work
Earthfire Institute has pioneered Reconnection Ecology®, bringing people and wildlife together in intimate connection through retreats, stories, film, and workshops.
These visceral, healing experiences are open to all of us. They can occur anywhere, anytime, even in the most urban environments. Reconnection can be experienced at any emotional level, but the deeper it is, the more impact it has in reimagining our place among Earth’s ecosystems and inspiring the changes needed for all of Life to survive and thrive. Brief magical encounters with any wild being can trigger powerful reminders that we are part of a wondrous, greater whole.
Let’s Bring the Bear Necessities of Life to Our Sanctuary Bears
Join us as we move ahead with designing and building five acres of heavenly bear gardens.

Our Story
She was a psychologist who worked in maximum security prisons. He was a wild animal trainer for films. Together with seven wolf pups, they created a transformative and joyous approach to Life, the foundation of Earthfire Institute.
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The Rewards of Reciprocity
Last month, I wrote that when our lines of connection to other living beings are dimmed, our access to understanding the connections available to us

The Golden Bear
The day I was told of the passing of Teton Totem, one of Earthfire’s resident grizzly bears, many emotions washed through me: sadness, shock, and

Retreat Participant Honors Teton Totem
One of the most beautiful things in life is when we are touched at our very core. When our preconceived notions are shifted dramatically in