
Nature Practitioner
Network
Creating connections and sharing information and resources so that
we all flourish - just like the Wood-Wide Web
A fundamental shift is needed in the way we all live and work in order to create a regenerative, fair, healthy, and loving world where the future of our planet and the vast interconnected web of life is protected, where justice and dignity prevail for all, where communities are healthy, happy and safe, and where workplaces make employees feel good about themselves and their work.
Those of us using nature-based or nature-inspired approaches are all doing our bit to help promote this shift - we're helping people to live and work differently in order to create a regenerative future for people, organisations, communities and the natural environment.
By connecting with each other, sharing with each other, supporting each other, and learning from each other, we can amplify our impact and make even more of a difference, both individually and collectively. The Nature Practitioner Network aims to bring together trainers, facilitators and coaches who are using nature-based or nature-inspired approaches so that we can become stronger and more influential in our work.
We all know that trees in a woodland grow bigger, stronger, and healthier through sharing information and resources with each other via the Wood-Wide Web, and these events are an opportunity for us to do the same. This is a new and growing network, so gatherings are initially being held online, but ideally we will also come together face-to-face at least once a year.
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Dates and themes for 2025:
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Summer: Friday 4th July, 10am-1pm
Rewilding and Learning: Exploring the parallels between rewilding land and facilitating people to learn with Nicki Davey, director of Saltbox
Autumn: Friday 3rd October, 10am-1pm
Natural Happiness: using organic growth models with Alan Heeks, author and facilitator, founder of Hazel Hill Wood
Winter: Friday 12th December 10am-1pm
Theme tbc with JK McQuinn, Nature-based coach and facilitator​
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Cost: £35
Who is it for?
These gatherings are open to any facilitators, trainers, or coaches who use nature-based or nature-inspired approaches to help individuals, teams, or organisations to learn and grow.
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Whether you're just starting out on your journey as a nature practitioner, or are an experienced leader in this field, you'll be made very welcome.
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To find out more about the network contact Nicki
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There are a maximum of 16 places per event so book now to be sure of your place.
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Nature as Teacher
How to design and facilitate Nature-based and Nature-inspired learning
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An exciting new experiential course that will give you inspiration, skills, techniques and the confidence to work hand in hand with Nature when facilitating learning, personal growth, or team/organisational development. Find out more here

Our Next Gathering
Friday 3rd October 2025 10am-1pm, on Zoom
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At this gathering we'll be exploring "Natural Happiness" and the programme will be as follows:
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10.00am Welcome and introductions/icebreaker
10.30am Natural Happiness: using organic growth models with Alan Heeks, author and facilitator, founder of Hazel Hill Wood
In this participative workshop, Alan will share his unique approach to using organic cultivation methods, such as composting and crop rotation, as a guide to growing wellbeing and resilience for people. These nature immersion approaches have proved deeply helpful for a wide range of clients, including management coaches and NHS doctors. After the workshop, Alan will offer tips and take questions to help you apply this in your work. See more at www.naturalhappiness.net.
11.30am Break
11.50am Questions, clarification etc
12.10noon Discussion groups: What sort of nature-based work am I doing and how could I apply Natural Happiness to it?
12.30pm Feedback
12.45pm Reflections
1.00 pm Close and informal chats​