Nature Connect
Employee engagement and volunteering program
with Barung Landcare
“We need the tonic of wilderness…
we can never have enough of nature”
H.D. Thoreau, Walden
Gather your team for an extraordinary day out at Barung’s Seed Forest in the iconic landscape of Maleny.
Immerse yourselves in nature to foster connection, reflection and a sense of wellbeing.
Nature Connect Activities
Wildlife Experiences
See Platypus in the wild! All our events start with a short easy walk along Obi Obi Creek to search for platypus, turtles and water birds.
Yellow Tail Black Cockatoos, Buff Banded Rails, Fig birds and a myriad of pollinators are all regular visitors that you may encounter during your time in the Seed Forest.
Active Conservation
This is where your team gets down and dirty: planting new areas and caring for our native plant collections. Maintaining pathways, cutting back native grasses and weeding are hands-on activities your team can engage in to ensure the future success of the Seed Forest.
Wellbeing in Nature
Research consistently demonstrates how interactions with nature promote psychological restoration. The Nature Connect program will reconnect you and your team to the beauty of natural spaces, while sharing practical stress reduction techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, and mindfulness practice
Sunsets at the Seed Forest
Gather in our ‘yarning circle’ – a place designed for groups to meet, talk, listen and learn in an atmosphere that inspires creative and calm thoughts. Gives your team the chance to unwind and connect in a social setting
“People with strong levels of nature connectedness feel happier and function better than those with lower levels. Increasing the nature connectedness of staff can improve employee wellbeing, with flow-on benefits for staff sickness, performance, and retention.”
The Nature Connected Organisations Handbook: A guide for connecting organisations with nature for sustainable futures and workplace wellbeing by The Nature Connectedness Research Group
Signature Programs
Good Morning Nature
- Nature walk and wildlife experience
- Morning tea in the Yarning Circle
- Active conservation session – working together in the garden
- Wellbeing session – exercises and tips for relaxation, stress reduction and healthy thinking
Approximately 4 hours
$1,800
Sunsets Session
- Nature walk
- Active conservation or wellbeing session – choose to spend some time working together in the garden or experiencing stress reduction and relaxation tips in nature.
- Gather to socialise, plan or simply unwind. Enjoy a sunset or gather around a crackling fire
Approximately 3 hours
$1,400
Pricing is for groups up to 8 people | Price includes GST
Catering can be arranged to add to any experience
Speak to us about customising an experience that is just right for your team
Book your team a day in the wild
Contact us for more information or send a booking request via the button below.
cam@barunglandcare.org.au | (07) 5494 3151
www.barunglandcare.org.au