Wild Gathering

07/08/2025

As the first harvest is gathered we are sharing information about this autumn offering of myth, soma and ceremony by Siân and Rhonda.

Over four days and three nights we'll share a gentle and transformative time in community - supporting one another as we open our hearts to the truth of this moment. We will deepen into the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna through storytelling, movement, creative practices, ceremony and time on the land. Asking ourselves - what can we 'hear' when we step away from the distractions of our everyday lives?

Thursday 9th October - Sunday 12th October 2025, held in the beautiful setting of Ham Green House, Pill, near Bristol. £425 or £350 for current NA students.

For more information contact info@naturalacademy.org

Ronda is a nature-based practitioner, author, therapist, teacher, guide and co-founder of Natural Academy.

Siân is a nature-based practitioner, therapist, teacher and storyteller.

15/07/2025

Photos from Natural Academy's Foundation Course in May. This took place at the beautiful Centre for Ecotherapy in Brighton. This is running there again Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th October.

So, if you're interested in working with people in nature, or developing your work in this field, this experiential, nature-based course is for you. It will introduce you to knowledge, skills and practice across three realms:
Nature, Health and Wellbeing
Ecotherapy
Eco Depth Practice

The course is £240 for the full three days.
Please contact 07462244751
Info@naturalacademy.org

28/04/2025

Spending time with the beauty of bluebells, what joy 💙 Feeling the colour and scent vibrate .....such gratitude for spring unfurling.

16/04/2025

Yesterday we were at the beautiful Centre for Ecotherapy in Stanmer Park, Brighton for a site visit. We're excited to be facilitating Natural Academy's Threshold course there Fri 9th - Sun 11th May.

There are still a couple of places left if you're interested in working with people in nature or developing your work in this field. If you can't make the May dates we are also offering the course again at the beginning of Oct.

To book your place you can contact
via their website info@ naturalacademy dot org

11/04/2025

Yesterday was the first in a series of nature connection walks funded by - thank you, the funding is very much appreciated.

We spent time in Longcroft Park and Whitebeam Woods listening to birdsong. We heard blackcap, wren, great spotted woodpecker, robin, great tit, blackbird, bluetit, nuthatch, song thrush and wood pigeon. What gift that was.

People said they felt serene, peaceful, relaxed, restful, sleepy and regenerated when we finished our two hour walk.

07/04/2025

We are delighted that funding from Sport England means that we will be running a programme of nature connection mindful walks throughout this year.

The first one is this Thursday in Durrington. If you are interested in coming do get in touch.

06/04/2025

A day of connection and spring dreaming for us at Wild Gathering as we feel into future plans and projects.

06/03/2025

As we step into spring this is just to let you know that Natural Academy are running two Threshold Courses in Brighton this year, please see the details below.
This great three day experiential course will take place at the Centre for Ecotherapy in Stanmer Park in May and October. It is a great introduction to working with people in nature.
For more information on all their courses, and to download their prospectus do go to their website.
https://www.naturalacademy.org/

05/09/2024

There are a few places left for the Natural Academy Threshold Course taking place at the Ecotherapy Centre in Brighton on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Oct.

This course is designed for people who want to begin OR enhance their work with people in nature.

This course will introduce you to the three realms of practice: Nature, Health and Wellbeing, Ecotherapy/Wholeness, Healing and Growth AND Deeper Nature/Spiritual Ecology.
You will learn skills, theories and practices that you can apply immediately. You will also have time in nature for your personal health, wellbeing and development.

The cost is £220 for all three days.

Contact info@naturalacademyDOTorg for more information or to book your place. Natural Academy

04/09/2024

Over the last few years we have been commissioned by Surrey Green Social Prescribing to facilitate NatureWell wellbeing sessions for NHS staff. These sessions have really made a difference to those attending them.

These pictures are from the last one we did a few weeks ago.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/04/better-than-medication-prescribing-nature-works-project-shows

This article shows not only how important this work is and the difference it makes, but also how cost effective it is. We are thrilled that more funding is going into green social prescribing.

Thanks to Surrey Green Social Prescribing for all their work and gratitude to Natural Academy for developing NatureWell. Do check their website for details of the courses available.

06/08/2024

The first of our summer 'Seasonal Wellbeing in Nature' courses at Cortis Avenue Wildlife Garden, Worthing was a wonderfully relaxing, restoring and revitalising experience. We have two places left for the next course 10 am - 1 pm on Thursdays 15th, 29th August and 5th September. Please get in touch asap if you're interested.

Spending time in nature can be great for our mental and physical health. There will be guided practices and exercises that you can introduce into your daily life and use in the future to support yourself when experiencing low mood and anxiety.

We will also have two courses in the autumn, dates to be confirmed.

We are grateful for funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and Worthing Borough Council. This funding has made these courses and our mindful walk programme possible.

Thanks to Natural Academy for their NatureWell approach that underpins this course.

11/07/2024