Held Outside nature connection experiences

01/06/2026

Spend some time in good company this Sunday - Reconnecting with Nature.

It's an hour program at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden where we come together to slow down and widen our senses to the world, to intentionally spend time being curious and appreciative of the Earth.

Proudly presented as a part of Healthy Sunshine Coast, only $10 per person.
Sunday 7th June, 8:30 - 9:30am

Please register here for details: https://events.humanitix.com/reconnecting-with-nature

01/06/2026

Together, we slowed down, opened our senses wide and felt as part of the forest.

Thanks to ECOllaboration for organising yesterday's Branching Out event. I guided a short forest bathing experience as part of a morning of forest bathing, ochre, journaling, art, community land care, fauna watch and regeneration, and yummy lunch.

With
Ocher Bee
Friends of Parks Queensland
Coolum & North Shore Coast Care

and thanks to support from Atlas Perio and Bupa Australia

26/05/2026

ECOllaboration is branching out, with a unique new community event designed to help people build healthy, resilient minds to cope with the stressors of daily life through nature-based mindfulness strategies. 🌿💚

The morning will include walks and workshops on grounding and meditative techniques, plus nature illustration, journalling and painting, all whilst taking in the spectacular scenery of the Buderim Forest Park & Falls.

There will also be a picnic with short talks on how to get involved in the conservation community, and a take home goodie bag to help you continue your mindfulness journey. 🎨🧘‍♀️🧁

We will be working with an amazing range of Project Partners including (Dularcha National Park Group) and Petra Meer Axton.

This event is part of ECOllaboration's realigned ESG strategy, which includes helping our region combat growing rates of stress, anxiety and depression through connecting with nature. Our goals is that events such as this will promote protective coping strategies, social inclusivity and community cohesion through environmental custodianship - delivering positive outcomes for both people and planet.

We hope you can join us for this exciting inaugural event! Tickets are available now via the link below. Hurry, as places are limited. 🎟️

A special thank you to our supporters - the BUPA Foundation and Atlas Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, for making this event possible.

https://events.humanitix.com/branching-out-2026

23/05/2026

A down-to-Earth day dedicated to relaxing into, and connecting with nature.
Sunday 21 June @ Witta, Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Come and slow down in a beautiful setting, with other nature-lovers, deepening your connection with nature and giving your nervous system what it needs.

A gentle day of relaxing and connecting activities of
- forest bathing,
- nature-based yoga and sound meditation,
- weaving workshop and
- shared meals with 9 - 18 nature lovers.

9:45am - 4pm
A collaborative offering from .natureconnection, Essential Nature Connection and Heartwood Nature Bathing .
Register with $75 per person

https://events.humanitix.com/nature-connection-day-retreat-21-june

20/05/2026

After a 1-hour Reconnecting with Nature session at Buderim Forest Park in April, I sent out my regular feedback form.

This participant answered:

How was this nature connection session for you? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What was a highlight/s of this session for you?
- Being immersed in nature whilst sitting in quiet solitude beside Buderim Creek, listening to the water cascade over the rocks, the wind rustling the trees and the occasional bird call.

When you think about how you felt after the session, compared to at the beginning of the session, do you notice any differences?
- I felt a lot calmer at at the end of the session as I was able to connect not only with nature, but with others of a similar mindset.

What would you say to your past or future self who was considering joining this session?
- Share the upcoming events with others that I know will get as much out of the sessions as I did.

How likely is it that you will recommend this nature connection session to others? (1 - 5)
- 5 = Highly Likely



Thank you for coming, and thank you for sharing your feedback!

20/05/2026

14/05/2026

Special this weekend only! Bring your sista* to our Nature Connection Retreat for half price galah discount :)

Do you have a sister / girl friend / girlfriend / cousin / aunty / mum / daughter / niece who needs some 🌿 nature time, and time with you 💝?

Our small group retreat in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is for nature lovers who want to deepen their connection to the Earth. We'll spend time immersed in a beautiful private forest setting, cosy cabins, simple ceremonies and invitational activities including a supported silent solo day.

Your hosts are certified forest therapy guides, yoga & sound meditation leader, and weaving fibre artist.

From this Friday to Sunday, you can book the twin room in the delightful Birdwing cabin on our unique retreat for $1950 for two, saving $650 off the normal price.

All the details: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-nature-connection-women-s-retreat-19-22-june

13/05/2026

After a 1-hour Reconnecting with Nature session at Buderim Forest Park in April, I sent out my regular feedback form.

This participant answered:

How was this nature connection session for you? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What was a highlight/s of this session for you?
- The creek The lemon Tea Jay's magpie/bird call! 🐦‍⬛ The whole session was great.

When you think about how you felt after the session, compared to at the beginning of the session, do you notice any differences?
- groundedness and enthusiasm to do something like this more often.

What would you say to your past or future self who was considering joining this session?
- Book it in.

How likely is it that you will recommend this nature connection session to others? (1 - 5)
- 5 = Highly Likely



Thank you for coming and thank you for the feedback!

11/05/2026

This Sunday 17th - Join us for a forest bathing exploration of Mapleton Falls National Park. Link in comments