Upcoming Workshops
What is your ecological crisis? - INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP - Oct & Nov
We will lead the group through an inquiry-based workshop, asking questions that help us gently explore together what the ecological crisis means for us, what some of the deeper issues are, how they make us feel and how we can each take meaningful action.
Open to anyone, with an especially warm welcome to anyone starting to enquire into the crisis.
Entry by donation, for the benefit of the Westbury Wildlife Park Foundation and Survival International. Please give what you feel what you are able to.
What to expect:
We use an inquiry based approach which sees us exploring questions around the ecological crisis together. The level of inquiry is driven by the group and the questions they bring.
We spend time engaging with our different senses and ways of thinking, in small groups and with the group as a whole.
We also make use of the beautiful setting of the Westbury Wildlife Park to enjoy the peace and beauty it brings, by having some time alone in the park for some guided reflection.
During the workshop, we will explore what the crisis means to the group, what we understand the root causes to be, how the crisis makes us feel, and what we each feel able to do to take meaningful action.
This workshop is designed to be a taster, as we will be running longer workshops in the new year for those who want to explore some of the themes more deeply.
When:
Sat 9th October, 2-5pm
Sat 13th November 2-5pm
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Where:
The workshop will take place at the newly opened Westbury Wildlife Park, Bristol BS9 3ET. Accessible on Bus route #1.
Please check the WWPF website for further details about accessibility and transport options.
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please email us at walkingwiththeland@gmail.com
Exploring together
The ecological crisis can often feel like too big, challenging or scary a topic to talk about.
What is the ecological crisis?
How did we get into this situation?
How can we address it at its root?
“It is my belief that to bring about the deep changes our society requires, we need to create space to listen better to each other and learn from each other and the land.”
A powerful way of engaging with challenging questions is through shared inquiry, which is why workshops are at the core of our work. We offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore your questions and feelings about the crisis.
After a period of time when we have been isolated from each other, the potential for learning together is heightened.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and extend a particularly warm welcome to people who are new to these questions and are uncertain about where to start.
We do not propose we have the answers, rather we will hold a space for people to explore what their own answers might be.
Community
We recognise that the journey towards living a life of connection with the Earth can be lonely and alienating in today’s society.
Over time, it is our wish to build a community of support and inspiration, locally and in person (once Covid restrictions allow), as well as linking up to our global partners working in similar ways.