With Nature in Mind

“I connected with the nature for the first time in the way I have never done before and it was an amazing feeling.” Spring Participant.

‘With nature in mind’ is a nature-connection programme offering people seeking sanctuary and local people a chance to come together, slow down and feel in greater harmony with the rhythms of the natural world.  Spending time in nature is a powerful and proven way to relax, ease stress and worry, and find peace of mind in the bustle of everyday city life.

To book, scroll down the page.

The 4-week programme

Beginning late summer while our parks and riversides are full of life, each session will offer participants mindful and nature connection practices to calm the mind and step into a more peaceful way of being. Practices that can be done at anytime, anywhere.  Throughout the programme we will be based at Kentish Town Community Centre and Camden Square Gardens, spending time indoors and outdoors. Returning each week, we will get to experience the rhythm and life of the Square Gardens as it changes over the four weeks.

This programme is for anyone who would like to spend time outside with others, to find a greater sense of balance and calm, compassion and appreciation of life.

The programme runs over 4 sessions and will explore:

• Connection with nature using our senses
• The beauty and awe present in the natural world
• Compassion for ourselves, for others, and nature
• Practices to take forward into your every day life
• We will close with a celebration of our community of students.

Each student is provided with a pocket-sized journal to record their reflections and experiences.

Outline of a typical 3hr session:

• Welcome and introductions
• Creating a safe space for everyone
• Flow of the session – what we’ll be doing
• Moving outside to an enclosed, quiet Gardens
• Using our senses to connect with the natural world
• Nature connection activity, individually and in groups
• Refreshment break with hot drinks and snacks
• Sharing Circle
• Take home practices
• Ending

What you can expect to take away from the programme:

“I enjoyed the sharing time after the park and I learned I am grateful to the nature.” Spring Participant

• A greater sense of well-being and peace
• A deeper appreciation of and care for the natural world
• Nature-connection practices you can practice on your own, or with others
• Connecting to your own, local green spaces in new ways
• Spending time with a community of like minded people

Who is this for:

• Anyone who has a connection to Camden and Islington. This may be if  you live, work, study, attend organisations, services or courses, or who have family in either Camden or Islington.  If you are unsure, please contact Jo at jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org
• Adults 18+, including local people and people seeking sanctuary.
• People who can attend all four sessions.
• People who have a good command of English language
• The first session on 12th September is mandatory.
• This is a free course with travel costs covered for people seeking sanctuary, and refreshments and snacks for all.

How to Book:

• Please book your place through Camden and Islington Recovery College by clicking on this link.
• Please text or email Jo to confirm your booking – 07752 198739 or  mailto: jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org

Location and Course Dates:

**Please note this course is based at Kentish Town Community Centre, and not at St Ethelburga’s Centre

Only people who have booked onto the course will be able to attend. Unfortunately we cannot accept people on a ‘drop-in’ basis. The course is limited to 10 participants.

1. Thursday – 12th September, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
2. Thursday – 19th September, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
3. Thursday – 26th September, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
4. Thursday – 3rd October, 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Partnership:

Our ‘People of the Earth Project’ is delighted to be partnering with Camden and Islington Recovery College to deliver this inclusive programme and we are grateful to Natural Academy for their ‘Naturewell’ programme, on which ‘With Nature in Mind’ is based.

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