These nature journaling sessions are about allowing calmness, deeply noticing nature, loosening the grip of self criticism, letting your creativity flow, having a chat and tea in a relaxed space, and enjoying the view over the river. We bring the outdoors to you in the form of small pot plants, plant clippings and imagery of nature. These are the focus of our nature journaling activities.

Your guide, a certified Forest Therapy Guide and environmental scientist, will lead you through the following

Arrival with tea/coffee
A simple, guided meditation to help you become more present & relaxed
Introduce you to the health and wellbeing benefits of noticing nature and allowing creativity
Guide you through some nature journaling activities (based on pot plants and clippings)
Concluding discussion and reflecting on noticing nature in this session

It's not about creating a new Mona Lisa, it's just about letting yourself express something in response to nature, whether that's to draw/colour/paint/doodle/write/create poems/visualise etc. This is a self care practice because noticing nature has calming effects on our brain and nervous systems (even in picture form). Some people feel anxious about writing or drawing, or are very disconnected from nature, but with a little encouragement and guidance, there's a beautifully nourishing connection to be made.

Please bring

A mug for tea/coffee. You're welcome to bring any of your own notebook/art paper, colours, pencils, pens, and your favourite pot plant if you'd like. Some journaling supplies, and plants will be provided.

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