Facilitating Nature Connection with Small Groups

Learn about the key principles of connecting to nature to boost wellbeing. Through experiential learning, you’ll build your own nature connection practice and develop a personalised approach to facilitating nature connection with groups.

You’ll spend time outdoors in nature, practising techniques and recording reflections in your personal Nature Notes Journal to support your practice – come dressed for the weather!

The workshop is appropriate for professionals or volunteers who:

• Have some experience in facilitating groups.
• Have an interest in nature (no previous knowledge required)
• Are interested in working outdoors or bringing nature indoors.
• A desire to support positive wellbeing and healthy practices with peers, colleagues, or groups.
• A willingness to share learning with peers through small group discussion.
• An interest in mindfulness and/or creative activity – no experience necessary
• The unique interaction between the different skills makes it relevant to people with existing knowledge as well as those with little or no experience.

 It includes:

• Why Connect with Nature - an introduction to the evidence and research around nature connectedness
• Making it accessible - every-day nature connection in urban and rural settings and connecting with nature indoors and out
• Staying Present with Nature – using looking tools and techniques to create sustainable habits
• Preparing for facilitating groups - structuring and planning the session, keeping everyone safe