Nature Mindfulness

Nature Mindfulness

Join us for a series of experiential exploration, nature immersion practices. These activities are gentle invitations to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover our sense of self, belonging, connection, and place in the web of life.  

You are guided by an experienced ecopsychologist utilizing practices and activities aiming to deepen our ecological awareness. Each session begins with simple guidelines to help you cross a threshold of stepping into an imaginal space of presence and possibility.  You'll participate in practices and techniques that can be incorporated anytime, even when we are living in a busy city! 

Through gentle guidance, quiet reflection, and sensory exploration, you’ll be invited to deepen your connection with the natural world, with others, and with your own inner landscape. Together, we’ll explore practices that awaken perception and presence, tap into intuition and inner knowing, and nurture meaningful relationships with nature, self, and community. Benefits we aim for include soothing our nervous system, restoring a sense of belonging, fostering mindfulness and emotional balance, and feeling nourished and more fully alive.

A large body of scientific research spanning decades notes the benefits nature has on our health and wellbeing, including:

• reduced depression, anxiety, stress, mental fatigue, and anger.

• improve mood, sleep, cognitive functioning, and creativity.

• boosted immune functioning,

• increased energy levels, and reduced symptoms associated with ADHD, trauma, and addiction.

If this invitation speaks to you, you can register to join us.

DATES/TIMES/LOCATION:   Usually events are in South East Melbourne/Naarm and surrounds (TBC depending on weather and participant numbers)  

• Please see individual dates/times as noted on the specific date. (2-hour sessions) 

• You will be contacted with the exact location and meeting place 5 days prior to the event if it is not noted. )according to weather and participant numbers)

PARTICIPANTS: Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or simply a breath of fresh air, you’re warmly invited.

Nature Mindfulness is a small group experience. Maximum 10 people.  Suitable for ages 18+ 

BOOKING/FEES:  Bookings close 2 days before each event date. 

• A 'fair-share' sliding scale from $20 recognises that what is affordable for some can be a financial strain for others, therefore, the tiered pricing structure allows those with greater means to provide more generous community support. 

• Kinfolk subscribers can obtain one of 3 x places FREE per session.

• A portion of Greensong income goes to support not-for-profit organizations as noted here

OUTDOOR GUIDELINES:  Please read and note that by registering, you agree to the Greensong Outdoor Guidelines.

KINFOLK FREE TICKETS:  Hiya kinfolk! Here's how to receive the free and discounted Kinfolk offers. (Please use the access code in your kinfolk newsletter email.) 

1. Open the Humanitix event

2. Click on 'get tickets'   

3. Choose date and click on 'access hidden tickets' and enter the ACCESS CODE as noted in your Kinfolk seasonal email. You will have access then to the FREE tickets. 

CANCEL TICKET: 

• If you cannot attend on the day due to unforeseen circumstances, please open your confirmation email and cancel your ticket via Manage Order'' How to cancel ticket. This allows anyone on the wait-list to join.

• If Greensong needs to cancel due to weather extreme or for another reason, your ticket will be refunded in full. 
  
  

2025 THEMES: Ecopsychology practices and activities are incorporated into each session.

• Saturday, June 21st: Green and Blue Ecotherapy. Blue and green therapies embody the multifaceted nature of our relationship with the environment, encouraging us to view these colours not merely as visual elements but as gateways to deeper ecological awareness, fostering calm, interconnectedness, healing, and transformation. This activity includes the option of creative expression with nature journaling or free-flow writing. 

2025 Dates to be announced! Subscribe to Greensong Humanitix to hear when new events are added. 

• Natural Attraction Trail (Part 1) As you follow the Natural Attraction Trail, each station will guide you to connect deeply with your senses, cultivating mindful awareness of the reciprocal relationship between your breath and the natural world. You'll reflect on the wisdom offered by each natural attraction, allowing the experience to inspire gratitude, creative expression, and a sense of interconnectedness with Earth’s living systems. 

• Tree and Me: A Nature Journaling experience guiding through gentle sensory exploration, mindful reflection, and creative expression.  You’ll be invited to build a personal connection with a tree and the more-than-human world around you. This simple yet powerful practice fosters a deeper sense of belonging, gratitude, and presence, reminding us of our place within the intricate web of life. 

• Journaling: Beyond Words: An immersive practice in presence, expression, and deep listening where we step into a quiet, intentional space where nature meets mindfulness and creativity. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll be gently guided through a series of nature-based mindfulness practices designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and express yourself beyond human words.

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