Nature in the City: Guided Wellbeing Walk - AlterCOP 30 Day 4

Join us for an easy-paced city nature walk blending science with experience.

Led by Victoria Sullivan, Health Promotion Practitioner and PhD candidate at UQ's Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing, this walk explores the nature-wellbeing connection in urban environments.

Starting at Centenary Place, Fortitude Valley, you'll engage in sensory activities connecting you to nature, followed by guided observations along river walks and urban green spaces. In pairs, we will reveal hidden urban ecosystem connections, from birdsong to local flora and fauna.

Victoria researches nature-based physical activity benefits, focusing on Nature Prescribing for cardiovascular health. With extensive health promotion experience, she works on projects with the Heart Foundation, Gecko Environment Council, and Outdoors Queensland's Nature-based Health Committee. As a People For Nature Ambassador, she combines research expertise with passion to create meaningful outdoor experiences.

Additional information: Bring the whole family along - kids are more than welcome to join in the fun! Sorry, no furry friends this time. The Brissie weather can be unpredictable. Protect yourself from the sun and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Keep an umbrella handy in case of rain, and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Meeting point: Centenary Place at 8:00 am

About AlterCOP

Co-founded by The Matcha Initiative and The Transmutation Principle, AlterCOP Summits aim to keep corporate and the public informed of COP proceedings and outcomes, facilitate discourse and knowledge learning on corporate sustainability in a localised context, foster collaboration among various actors (professionals, academics, youth, NPOs, community groups, and policymakers) and inspire action.

As Australia prepares to potentially host COP31, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to open up climate dialogue to all and show that local actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change are already happening across different communities. 

Running alongside the United Nations (UN) COP30 agenda, the four-day event will foster grassroots ownership of global climate goals while amplifying local and regional engagement across Australia. 

Learn more about AlterCOP 30 Australia: www.altercop.com/australia

About People For Nature

People For Nature is a volunteer-powered environmental charity empowering communities through climate and biodiversity education, citizen conservation, and science. We believe that when Australians understand and connect with nature, they’re more likely to protect it — safeguarding our climate, ecosystems, and well-being.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring initiatives like AlterCOP30 to life and inspire real change for nature. https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/donate

For any questions or support:

Connie Gan | c.gan@griffith.edu.au | 0431 531 933