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Held Outside – Nature Connection Experiences
Things To Do Buderim, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Held Outside provides guided nature connection experiences, often called nature therapy or forest bathing, for everyday adults and families. We can all benefit from the therapy nature offers, but sometimes we don’t know how or where to start.
In a guided nature therapy session, you will join a small group of people in a natural area. You will be guided through an awakening of your senses that increases mindfulness and connection with the other-than-human world. Some find relaxation and calm, some awe and wonder, some reflection and introspection. Every session is different.
Held Outside facilitates public walks as well as private groups on Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi land (Sunshine Coast, Australia) as well as online nature connection video calls. They do this in the spirit of raising awareness of nature relationship for our ecological, community and individual wellbeing.
Join them to re-connect with nature and yourself.
Services
From $20 to $25
When was the last time you visited a forest?
Learn about and experience forest therapy, also known as forest bathing and nature therapy in this small group guided session through the open woodlands and rainforest of EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary in Buderim.
Forest therapy follows a sequence of activities that awaken our senses and help us develop our relationship with nature, the more-than-human world. It is a simple and down-to-Earth practice that improves our wellbeing, strengthens connection to self, nature and other humans and acknowledges and reveres country.
For more information, including answers to questions such as “What happens on a nature therapy walk?”, “Is there scientific proof that it’s good for us?” and “What should I wear?!” visit the Held Outside website.
Meeting details and other important information will be shared with registered attendees via email before the event date.
EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary is a ten minute walk downhill from the bus stop of the 616 Maroochydore – Sippy Downs route (Mooloolaba Rd at Foote Ave).
Sunshine Coast permit: CUL210040
Would you love to do this but prefer to do it in a private group of your own? Get in touch to negotiate an event for your group.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public ToiletFrom $20 to $25
Learn about and experience forest therapy, also known as forest bathing and nature therapy in this small group guided session through the open woodlands and alongside one of the tributaries of the Mooloolah River at Mountain Creek.
Forest therapy follows a sequence of activities that awaken our senses and help us develop our relationship with nature, the more-than-human world. It is a simple and down-to-Earth practice that improves our wellbeing, strengthens connection to self, nature and other humans and acknowledges and reveres country.
For more information, visit the Held Outside website.
Meeting details and other important information will be shared with registered attendees via email before the event date. Preparation for the experience requires my knowing how many participants are joining in advance, and having your contact details in case of an event cancellation or change due to weather. If you can not book online, please contact Jay at [email protected] or 0476 212 616 to reserve a place.
We we start along the Mountain Creek Recreational Trail is a five minute walk (on the flat) from the bus stop of the 614 Maroochydore – Kawana Shopping World route (Glenfields Bvd at Sailfish Drive).
Sunshine Coast Regional Council permit: CUL210040
Disabled Access
Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly - EnquireFrom $5 to $12
Come together to share in the simple pleasures and gentle, restorative qualities of nature. Proudly presented as a part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program 2023.
Drawing on the principles of nature therapy, these sessions will encourage participants to explore and connect with nature at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens. Activities include grounding in present awareness, wanders through the gardens, opportunities for interacting with other participants, and small adventures in creativity.
– Maximum 20 places – please register online to ensure your place and complete the short waiver form to save time
– Registered participants are welcome to pay cash on the day ($10 or $5 concession) or card online ($10/$5 plus booking fee)
– Materials provided, but please bring a water bottle and ensure you’re comfortably dressed for a slow afternoon in the gardens
– Healthy Sunshine Coast ask that all participants register their participation once only for all programs prior to participating at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RD5HRHV
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public ToiletFrom $15 to $25
When was the last time you played in a forest?
Join Jay for some forest-inspired adventures in the Mountain Creek forest. A little bit of forest bathing, nature play and creativity for all ages in this small group guided session through the open woodlands and rainforest of EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary in Buderim.
Participants must be over 5 years old. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Adults without children are also welcome!
For more information, including answers to questions such as “What happens on a nature therapy walk?”, “Is there scientific proof that it’s good for us?” and “What should I wear?!” visit the Held Outside website.
Meeting details and other important information will be shared with registered attendees via email before the event date. Preparation for the experience requires my knowing how many participants are joining in advance, and having your contact details in case of an event cancellation or change due to weather.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly - Enquire Public ToiletWhen was the last time you visited a forest?
Learn about and experience forest therapy, also known as forest bathing and nature therapy in this small group guided session through the hidden sanctuary of Alex Forest Conservation Reserve at Alexandra Headlands.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $5 to $10
Come together to share in the simple pleasures and gentle, restorative qualities of nature.
Proudly presented as a part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program 2024.
Drawing on the principles of nature therapy, these sessions will encourage participants to explore and connect with nature at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens.
Activities include grounding in present awareness, wanders through the gardens, opportunities for interacting with other participants, and small adventures in creativity.
“I arrived feeling … stress and fatigue and had a racing mind filled with everything I needed to do throughout the week. I left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, revitalised and centered.”
A growing body of research shows that spending time in nature is beneficial to our mental, physical and social wellbeing. Even more, spending time in nature mindfully or in the practice of nature/forest therapy can increase those benefits and develop within participants a stronger relationship with nature, sometimes termed ‘connection to country’. While enhancing individual health and resiliency, this quality of nature connection can also support intrinsic pro-environmental behaviours.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet
