‘Earthwalks’ with Jon Cree
About this outdoor learning CPD course
Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’.
Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world.
“A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.”
Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world.
Who this outdoor learning CPD course is for?
This CPD course is for educators who want their students to connect to nature more deeply.
What you will learn?
Jon Cree developed ‘Earthwalk’ CPD course to accompany “Earthwalks, an alternative nature experience.” A book filled with old and new sensory-based activities.
This new publication is the culmination of many years of work by the international organisation, The Institute for Earth Education, renowned for its earth education programmes and training workshops.
During this CPD course, you’ll learn ways to plan and deliver Earthwalks.
*Please note the workshop fee doesn’t include the book.
Who facilitates this course?
I.E.E. accredited trainer Jon Cree will deliver this workshop.
Jon was the founding chair of the Forest School Association (FSA) UK and co-wrote The Essential Guide to Forest School & Nature Pedagogy with Circle of Life Rediscovery Director Marina Robb.
How many hours?
1 day
What it involves
This outdoor learning CPD course balances theory and practical application.
Learning objectives
An introduction to earth education and where ‘Earthwalk’ fit in our programmes:
- A chance to plan and review your own ‘Earthwalk’
- You’ll experience two different ‘Earthwalks’
- In-depth analysis on leadership, mechanics, and the flow of an ‘Earthwalk’
- Tools and confidence to lead ‘Earthwalk’
- An update on earth education developments
- Songs to support children during regular visits to a green space
Testimonials
I really enjoyed the playful, magical quality to the day and appreciate how easy Jon made it seem, but also how incredibly skillful he was! I also really appreciated how he made such a point of making contact with each one of us throughout the day, I am one of those people who can disappear into the background and feel separate because of it (!) I really appreciated the way Jon kept bringing me back into the group in such a warm and gentle way, it made me feel included, and I have never experienced that in the same way in any other group. That was a big teaching for me personally. Thank you!
I enjoyed the total participation and how it flowed throughout the day. I was not expecting the day to have such a profound effect on me!
Attending the Earthwalks course has given me confidence to know I'm on the right track in my existing work & that I'm not alone! It helps enormously to share these sorts of sessions & be reassured there are other kindred spirits who understand the instinctive & creative work that reconnects/reminds us of our wild nature soul.
Next available dates
‘Earthwalks’ with Jon Cree outdoor learning CPD course takes place at our stunning woodland site, located at Mill Woods, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP.
Date: 15th February 2025
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: £95
More about what to expect from an ‘Earthwalk’ with Jon Cree
This workshop has been inspiring people to lead their own earthwalks for many years and recently updated with new activities in the leading earthwalks book published four years ago. Earthwalks are for all ages and create a deeper connection to nature through using all the senses with a sprinkling of magic and story instilling a sense of joy, wonder, love and feelings of being part of the natural habitat.
This is done through creating new perspectives of nature with a number of experiences linked together to create a flow in the walk so it feels like one complete experience. During the workshop participants will experience at least 10 different ‘activities’…
For example;
- becoming artists collecting ‘palettes’ of colour;
- in ‘one of a kind’ we explore how we and every other living thing is unique (the diversity of life!);
- creating your own ‘scent sacks’,
- in ‘magic paintbrushes’ we explore shape colour and form in the small pictures of nature;
- attending a bring your own textural picnic by collecting a ‘dozen touches’;
- walking in a reverential and respectful way with the ‘triangle of reverence’;
- getting down very low to experience the ‘Lilliput gardens’;
- or realising the connection between our own unique patterns in our bodies and tree patterns and discovering ‘secret skeletons’.
Why choose Circle of Life Rediscovery?
Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC has over 25 years of experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, Portugal and SE Asia.
We are a leading organisation in nature connection and personal development. As such,we’ve received many grants and awards for our work with groups across different ages and backgrounds.
Our team also offers bespoke training. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.