Discovering Biophilia: Mindfulness and Observation in Nature- Sustainable Communities Workshop Series

Event details

Description:

This no-cost, in-person workshop is the ninth in the City of Whittlesea's Sustainable Communities Workshop Series for 2023.

Date:

Saturday, 30 September 2023

Time

10:00AM — 12:00PM

Location:

Riverside Community Activity Centre, Main Hall 8 Doreen Rogen Way, South Morang VIC 3752

Contact:

Sustainable Environment

Phone:

9217 2170

Cost:

FREE

Registration

Registration link

Highlights

In this workshop Environmental Educator for Sustainability from the City of Whittlesea will lead a session grounded in the understanding of biophilia, or love of nature and living things. 

During the workshop attendees will have an opportunity for nature sketching, observe the environment outdoors, and create a handicraft with found natural materials. 

Attendees will leave the workshop with a handicraft and a nature observation guide they can complete on their own, or with others.

The group will discuss the nature/happiness connection and the role of observation as a starting point for becoming a conservationist or environmental steward. 

• Children between 10-18 years old are welcomed to participate but must attend with a carer and be supervised at all times.
• If it is raining, we will still go outside, so please bring rain gear if needed.

For more information email sustainability@whittlesea.vic.gov.au