When my druid tries to use the protection from elements skill (which is at 75%) I get a message that says, "You lack the affinity with nature to protect yourself from the elements."

Is this because my wilderness number is too low, or is it buggy?

I think you're trying to use protection from heat/cold, the ranger skill.

I was doing "protection" then "protection elements" when now I remember what I need to do is "protectionelements"

Chalk up another mark on my dolt factor. Thanks Nepenthe.