What do I need to bring?

Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and wear clothing and footwear suitable for an outdoor parkland environment.Bring a portable chair or stool if sitting on the ground may be difficult or uncomfortable for you.A journal (which you keep) and art materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own if preferred.Tea is provided.

What if it's raining on the day?

While we're hoping for sunshine, there are undercover areas where we can work and create out of the rain.

Do I need to be artistic?

Nature journaling is a creative process, but no artistic skills are required. Curiosity and observation are central to the process.

Nature Journaling October 7th - mindfulness, connection and creativity

Name: Nature Journaling October 7th - mindfulness, connection and creativity
Start: 2026-10-07T10:00:00+1000
End: 2026-10-07T12:00:00+1000
Location: Sherwood Arboretum

Wed, 7 Oct, 10am - 12pm AEST

Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood QLD, Australia

Deanna van den Berg

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Description

Observe. Wonder. Connect.

These welcoming outdoor sessions invite participants to slow down, notice surroundings, and engage with nature through sketching, writing, reflection, and curiosity. No artistic experience is needed.

Facilitated by a counsellor and environmental scientist, this group supports wellbeing, mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, and connection to both nature and community.

The Sherwood Arboretum provides a variety of peaceful outdoor settings to journal in.

All ages are welcome.

FAQs

What do I need to bring?

Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and wear clothing and footwear suitable for an outdoor parkland environment.
Bring a portable chair or stool if sitting on the ground may be difficult or uncomfortable for you.
A journal (which you keep) and art materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own if preferred.
Tea is provided.
What if it's raining on the day?

While we're hoping for sunshine, there are undercover areas where we can work and create out of the rain.
Do I need to be artistic?

Nature journaling is a creative process, but no artistic skills are required. Curiosity and observation are central to the process.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Hostinformation

Deanna van den Berg

1 follower

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Hi, I'm Deanna. I’m a registered counsellor who values the richness and complexity of relationships and connections between people, communities and the natural world. My work is person-centred, recognising that each individual brings their own strengths, values and understandings and that different approaches suit different people. Respecting, valuing and celebrating diversity is central to the way I operate, and I work with a culturally responsive, gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming approach.

With a background in environmental science and education, I integrate creative approaches and nature-based practices within an evidence-informed therapeutic framework that draws on elements of Ecotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support self-awareness, emotional regulation and meaning making.

In sessions, we talk, create, notice and explore – using conversation, metaphor, art-making or nature connection as supportive pathways. Sessions are often held outdoors (either seated or as walk and talk therapy) to support nervous-system regulation and a sense of groundedness. I focus on relationship, safety and building strong foundations for sustainable change, supporting people to reconnect with their strengths and values.

I run nature journaling groups that invite participants to slow down, notice their surroundings, and engage with nature through sketching, writing, reflection and curiosity. No artistic experience is needed. Nature journaling can support emotional wellbeing, mindfulness, stress reduction, creativity, self-awareness, and connection to both nature and community.

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Wed, 7 Oct, 10am - 12pm AEST

Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood QLD, Australia

Hosted by Deanna van den Berg