Deepen Your Nature Connection, Woods Mill (27/09/25)

Tutor: Alistair Duncan

What is Nature Connection?

We can experience the natural world in so many ways. We can learn to identify the creatures and plants that we encounter, we can become familiar with their habits and ways. Or, sometimes, nature will stop us in our tracks with a moment of sublime wonder.

But is it possible to go beyond these and know a deeper nature connection? An experience of more subtle awareness and relationship with the natural world.

This workshop will introduce you to delightful practices that will heighten and enrich your experience of your place in the natural world. You’ll gain a deeper sensitivity and awareness of the presence of everything around you. And a greater feeling of connection to all that is happening around you.

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.

You will:

· learn a number of simple practices that will deepen your felt sense of connection and relationship with the natural world

· spend guided time on your own learning to pay attention to the richness in everything around you

· take time for reflection and discussion of the experiences

· learn some background behind the practices and how to apply them in your life

· possibly discover the beginnings of a different perspective on the human place in the natural world

Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD

What to bring: Packed lunch, suitable clothing for weather, but ideally nothing too rustle-y to move around in.

Lighter shoes better than big boots for moving quietly in nature

Other information: Camp fire in the woods, hot drinks and biscuits / fruit available. Free parking available. Public toilets can be found in the 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 walking in woods and meadows – uneven ground. Approx 2km.

Please read our terms and conditions before booking.