Connecting with the Land for Wellbeing

On the 27th of April the LLC collaborated with Lorien Novalis Steiner School to deliver the nature-based event “Connecting with the Land for Wellbeing”. In the nature-inspired art and nature play sessions, children embarked on a creative journey surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. This was an opportunity for unstructured play outdoors. These sessions include bushwalking, storytelling, nature craft, This event, run by the Connecting Outdoors program, was hosted by Hawkesbury-Nepean Landcare Network and made possible by funding from the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN). WSPHN is operated by WentWest Ltd.unstructured nature play, exploration, and sensorial activities. Nature therapy involves guided immersions in natural environments whilst relaxing and enjoying nature. The school families were led through a series of research sensorial experiences, mindfulness techniques, conscious walking, and nature appreciation to promote overall health and well-being and a connection to self and nature.