This workshop continues the journey into a deeper sense of your place in the natural world that was begun in Nature Connection Part One
It is suitable for both those who have attended Nature Connection Part One (or any other course run by Alistair Duncan such as Mindfulness in Nature and Deepen Your Nature Connection) and would like to refresh and build on previous practises or for someone who would like to explore nature connection practises for the first time.
During the day you will:
1)Refresh your memory and deepen your experience of the practices that you learnt on the first morning of the previous course.
2)Explore a further set of practices that extend the quality of our awareness and deepen our sense of oneness with the natural world.
3)Encounter individual plants and creatures more directly and with greater attention than we did in the first workshop.
4)Explore using Haiku – simple three line poems – to attempt to capture the vibrant quality of the experiences we have.
As with the first day you will:
– spend guided time on your own learning to pay attention to the richness in everything around you
– take time in the group for reflection and discussion of your experiences
– learn some background behind the practices and how to apply them in your everyday life
– possibly discover the beginnings of a different perspective on the human place in the natural world
The day is a great compliment to the other workshops offered by the Trust which focus more on the identification and habits of the plants and creatures of our Sussex landscape.
It’s also a rare opportunity to spend a day in the enchanting Hoe Wood that is not normally accessible to the public.
Venue: Woods Mill Nature Reserve, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD
Meeting point and directions: Walk across the bridge next to the main reserve car park and meet by the noticeboard.
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What’s included: Fire in the woods, coffee, various teas, fruit and biscuits at start of day and at lunch.
What to bring: You can bring a favorite notebook for the Haiku exercise if you wish but paper, boards and pens will be provided for those who would rather use those.
Packed lunch, suitable clothing for weather. Wear lots of warm clothes, you will be moving around but very slowly! Best to bring too much than get cold or wet. We will be seated on logs around the camp fire and may be standing for long periods of time in the woods. You would be welcome to bring a light carry chair if needed.
Parking and charges: Free parking in Woods Mill public car park.
Toilets: Toilets can be found in the main car park.
Public Transport: Compass Bus 100 Burgess Hill-Pulborough stops outside Woods Mill Monday – Saturday. No Sunday Service.
Visit http://www.compass-travel.co.uk for timetable.
Accessibility:Some off path walking in woods and meadows – uneven ground. Approx 2km.
We have a limited number of concession tickets available to anyone who finds our standard rate tickets out of reach for at the moment, including: senior citizens, students and those currently unemployed. No proof required.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to attend an adult course or event.
As a thank you to our members, for supporting our vital conservation work across Sussex, we offer a discounted price on most of our courses. Join Sussex Wildlife Trust today.
(Price inclusive of Eventbrite booking fee)
Cancellation and refunds can be made up to 30 days before the scheduled event. Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Photo: Hoe Wood © Richard Cobden
