Workshops + Events

Workshops and Events

Below are opportunities to participate in different workshops and programs, both virtually and in-person. Rather than purely experiential activities like forest bathing, these workshops are about learning and growing nature connections, community resilience and local nature-based well-being. Workshops often bring together nature-based wellness, community projects and collaborations with local partners.

1. DIY Nature Therapy Workshop

Wil is currently crafting an experiential, in-person peer support workshop to empower others interested in brining nature therapy into their lives and their communities.

Once complete, the workshop will be helpful for working with at risk youth, folks with health or accessibility issues and others seeking the therapeutic benefits of sensory nature connection.

2. Climate Well-being Workshop

After an initial workshop at the Annapolis Royal Climate Fair, Wil is offering a workshop to support climate emotions and the difficult experiences of climate change.

Participants will engage with emotional tools, a brief sharing circle and learn ways to mindfully engage with climate news, conversations in community and climate action.

3. Forests and Health Workshop

A pilot workshop with Save Our Old Forests in December 2024 explored how forest bathing, yoga and other forest therapy and wellness practices can contribute to the health and well-being of Nova Scotians.

Wil is currently building a new workshop based on the pilot to offer for groups interested in developing more nature-based health activities.

4. Thrive Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well-being
'Facilited by the Canadian Mental Health Association NS Branch,
THRIVE offers free workshops where Nova Scotians can learn skills and tools to promote and support their mental health.'

*No workshops are on offer at this time*

In addition to other amazing workshops on the Thrive webpage, Wil @ SPW routinely offers virtual forest bathing sessions, sense of place and nature connection workshops and is currently exploring virtual climate cafes.