Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 12:00 am to 03:00 am UTC+10:30

Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden | Stirling

Adelaide Botanic Garden
Publisher/HostAdelaide Botanic Garden
Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play
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What is play? Where do we observe play in Nature? Why is play good for us, and how can we access play during times that we feel at odds with being playful?
The Nature of Play invites participants to explore Nature Journaling through a gentle and playful lens of well-being.
Making nature brushes, using plant pigments and creating a collaborative artwork are all part of the fun.
The Nature of Play will build on skills and techniques learned in the ‘Introduction to Nature Journaling’ workshops.
Though it is not essential, it is helpful if participants have already attended the introductory workshop.
Light morning refreshments, a hardcover water colour journal, pen and pencil is included in the cost of the workshop.
The Nature of Play is part of the Botanic Garden's Nature Journaling series. Nature journaling is for anyone who would like to deepen their relationship with both nature and self.
Location: Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (I5 on the map).
Recommended for adults and people aged 16+
Tickets: $95.00 per person (inclusive of booking fee)
$75.00 per person for past participants (excludes journal and pen/pencil set)
About Emma
Emma Lewellyn designs and delivers Therapeutic Horticulture and Nature-based Wellbeing programs at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.
Emma is a horticulturalist, garden educator and designer, with a background in holistic health.
Her practice is grounded in the ethics and principles of permaculture, honouring earth care, people care, and equity.
At the Botanic Gardens, Emma develops and delivered tailored programs for various community cohorts with an emphasis on social inclusion and co-creation.
Her approach is strengths-based and client centred.
She also runs a suite of engaging public workshops and wellbeing sessions for staff and volunteers.
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