Mindfulness in Nature

Current Projects

  • A bee collecting nectar from cream-colored flowers with yellow centers on a green plant.

    Coming Home To Our Senses at the Tasmanian Arboretum with Pat Fleming

    A series of 4 workshops at the Tasmanian Arboretum, with Internationally renowned Deep Ecologist, Pat Fleming in partnership with Dr Tracy Spencer (Psychologist) of HomeCountry.

    Saturdays 10-2pm, commencing 20th September for the Spring Equinox.

    Saturday 20th Sept

    Saturday 4th October

    Saturday 18th October

    Saturday 1st November

    Each workshop will incorporate the Spiral of Transformation from The Work That Reconnects, as pioneered by Joanna Macy, as well as forest bathing, sensory nature experiences and Mindfulness practices to deepen connection and enhance mental health and wellbeing.

    This is a FREE pilot project, supported in-kind by The Tasmanian Arboretum, the Tasmanian Deep Ecology Network and HomeCountry

  • Poster for a workshop on contemplative practices to care for ourselves and the earth, hosted by the University of Melbourne, featuring details about the event date, time, location, facilitators, and registration information, with an image of a woman touching a tree in a park.

    Contemplative practices to care for ourselves, each other and the earth in the Huon Valley

    A collaboration with the Centre for Contemplative Studies from University of Melbourne, and co-facilitated with Tess Strong, Sara Phillips and Darroch Donald.

    FREE 4 Hour workshop at Pelverata Hall Saturday August 9th 2025

    It will be followed by focus group research by University of Melbourne and UTAS researchers into the benefits of nature-based practices to support those in carer and caring roles in the Huon Valley communities.

    Register your interest below.

  • A man wearing a black jacket and a gray knit cap stands in front of a large redwood tree in a dense forest with tall trees and misty weather.

    Trees and Rivers Immersions

    2hr to 2 day immersions with Trees and Rivers in Tasmania

    These are organised as and when groups of at least four are available to visit Giant Trees, and significant rivers in the Tasmanian landscape.

    Incorporating Mindfulness practices and more-than-human philosophies, these immersions support resilience, belonging and wellbeing for participants.