Be Nature: A guide to growing relationships with nature

Be Nature: A guide to growing relationships with nature

We are nature. Learn to be it. Be Nature. A guide to growing relationships with nature is an invitation to remember and appreciate our true place within the living world. Rooted in over a decade of transdisciplinary research and collaborations with educators, practitioners, and indigenous perspectives, Be Nature offers a pathway to build a sustainable relationship with nature through learning, wonder, and care. Whether you are an educator, a parent, an outdoor leader, or simply someone seeking to deepen your belonging with the more-than-human world, this guide nurtures a journey of transformation. One that moves from being in nature, to interact with nature, to acting for nature, and finally, living as nature. Inside, you will discover: A step-by-step approach to awaken 11 core capacities towards a sustainable relationship with nature, including comfort, curiosity, empathy, stewardship, and ecological leadership. - Engaging nature activities for all ages, complete with tips, timing, and learning outcomes. - A practical toolkit for educators, practitioners, and changemakers to foster connection, measure growth, and track transformation over time. From mindful walks among trees to acts of care for local habitats, Be Nature invites you to listen, to learn, and to give back. Each chapter reminds us that true transformation for sustainability begins with the hearts and hands of those who learn to love the land. Why Be Nature matters: As we face the climate and ecological crises, Be Nature offers a comprehensive, science-based, and practice path to repair our broken relationship with the Earth. It encourages us to move beyond simply knowing about nature, toward belonging with nature and teaches that restoring the Earth begins with restoring the relationships that sustain life itself. Ideal for: Nature educators and forest school leaders - Health and wellbeing practitioners exploring nature-based therapy - Parents, caregivers, and community builders seeking deeper outdoor experiences - Sustainability advocates, conservationists, and ecological leaders - Anyone yearning to reconnect with the living world Bonus: Includes a toolkit with evaluation forms, milestone maps, and planning resources to help you nurture growth and track your journey. BeNature is more than a guide, it is the beginning of a movement. It calls us to nurture relationships with the living world, grounded in the ecological truth that we are one species among many, collaborating to sustain life on Earth. Through love, responsibility, and deep connection to our local ecosystems, we can learn to walk more gently and wisely on this planet. BeNature offers the tools and guidance to cultivate these essential skills for ourselves, our communities, and future generations. Step into the journey. Be Nature