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.
Dates for 2025:
Spring: Friday 4th April, 10am-1pm
Summer: Friday 4th July, 10am-1pm
Autumn: Friday 3rd October, 10am-1pm
Winter: Friday 12th December 10am-1pm
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.
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.
To find out more about the network contact Nicki
There are a maximum of 16 places per event so book now to be sure of your place.
Watch this video to find out how Saltbox helps people to learn in, with and from nature
Our Next Gathering
Friday 4th April 2025 10am-1pm, on Zoom
At our first gathering of the year we're be exploring the the process of unfurling and what it means for Nature, for us, and for our clients.
As well as time to get to know each other, and some facilitated discussion around the theme of unfurling, Susan Clark will facilitate a workshop on Unfurling and spring energy (see details below). Afterwards, for those who would like to stick around a bit longer, you can bring your lunch or grab a cup of tea and stay online for informal conversation and networking.
The programme will be as follows:
10.00am Welcome and introductions/icebreaker
10.30am Discussion facilitated by Nicki Davey, Saltbox
11.10am Break
11.25am The Tender Art of Unfurling with Susan Clark, Susan Clark, editor of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, Nature & Wellness
author and writing coach/mentor
To unfurl: expand, extend, unroll, unfold, open out and open up, take up space.
It’s spring which means one thing – the natural world is waking up and bursting at the seams. It may feel like a wild even chaotic symphony of sights and sounds but behind scenes, this unfurling is both measured and mystical. In this highly creative workshop, Susan will guide us as we explore The Unfurling Bud and Uncurling Leaf as Archetype and Nature Allies. Using creative writing and embodied practice we’ll consider the unfurling of the oak tree and experience what it is like to break dormancy and unfurl in our lives and work, We’ll then go on to look at how we can support and encourage this process with our clients.
12.45pm Reflections
1.00 pm Close and informal chats