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:

City of Whittlesea Council, Fountain View Room 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang

Contact:

Sustainability Planning

Phone:

sustainability.planning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Cost:

Free

Registration

Registration link

Highlights

In this workshop, Lisa Conley, Environmental Educator for Sustainability at City of Whittlesea Council, will lead a session grounded in the understanding of biophilia, or love of nature and living things. During the workshop attendees will learn how biophilia can better help us protect and care for our planet.

The group will discuss the nature/happiness connection, mindfulness, and the role of observation as a starting point for becoming a conservationist or environmental steward. Hands-on activities will sharpen attendees' nature observation skills.

Weather permitting, the group will head outdoors to make field observations of the pond and natural spaces near the council offices. Attendees will leave the workshop with a handicraft and a nature observation guide they can complete on their own, or with others.

The Sustainable Communities Workshop Series aims to up-skill City of Whittlesea community members in the art of sustainable, climate-resilient living and community-building.

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to be entered into a prize drawing at the series' end. Every workshop participant will also receive a certificate of recognition for their participation and have the opportunity to share their learnings and creations at the celebration showcase in November 2023.