John Lynch, Art.D.

John is a university professor, where he weaves eco-centric experiences and perspectives into his offerings. He has degrees in outdoor education & leadership, sustainable communities, and ecopsychology & environmental humanities. A Sower of soulful seeds, John maintains heartfelt support towards fellow seekers negotiating the wild terrain of possibilities waiting within all of us. In addition to his work at Animas Valley Institute, he has training and certifications in gestalt practices and dialogical processing. John is an avid adventurer of wild places, professional outdoor educator, musician, wilderness guide and local initiator of soulful practices in his northern Arizona community. Above all else, however, John strives to be a loving father and partner.

Upcoming Programs by John Lynch, Art.D.

A Wild Passage – August, 2025

Also With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH

August 10 - 16, 2025
Our Brand New Program! This is both foundational and adventurous. Remember, life is a wild adventure, and this program is a great starter to rewild one’s life.