As Outdoor Leaders, we all love those moments of awe and wonder in nature. And many of us are passionate about giving other people the chance to experience the power of nature too.

Maybe you’ve asked yourself how you can create more opportunities for people to connect with nature, enjoy moments of wonder, and have a more immersive experience. Our CPD course is designed to help you do this. Rooted in an evidence-based eco-psychological approach, our course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring accessible elements of nature connection into a range of recreational and educational activities.

The course is worth 1 CPD credit for MTA and AMI members and 1 Core CPD credit for BAIML members. It's suitable if you're working toward or have qualified as a Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, International Mountain Leader, Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor, or Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor.

What will I learn?

• Practical, hands-on ways to bring nature connection into a day outdoors, whether that’s in bite-sized instalments or more substantive activities.
• How to use the power of stories and emotions to engage your participants with nature.
• When sharing facts and knowledge fosters nature connection, and when it doesn't.
• The theoretical underpinnings of nature connection work, drawing on eco-psychology, positive psychology, and other frameworks.
• The difference between nature contact and nature connection, and why this is important.
• Why nature connection is important for human and planetary wellbeing.
• Where to learn more about nature connection.

Is it for me?

This course is for outdoor leaders who want to help people experience a deeper nature connection during recreational or educational activities. Whether you’re new to the concept of nature connection and want to know more, or you already do some nature connection activities but want a theoretical grounding, you’ll finish the day feeling confident in bringing nature connection into your work.

How do you deliver this?

Our CPD course includes simple experiential nature connection activities, supported by theory and research. You’ll try out and experience these activities for yourself, and then we’ll discuss how to integrate nature connection activities into a recreational and/or educational day outdoors. Following a short section on theory, we’ll spend most of the day outdoors trying things out and sharing what we learned. We’ll take plenty of short breaks to help you feel relaxed and present throughout the day.

If you have any additional learning needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know in confidence when you book via our secure website.

Venue

The Towers Active Learning Centre, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 0DR

The Towers is located off the A5 between Capel Curig and Betws-y-Coed, at the sharp bend in the road where the Tŷ Hyll (Ugly House) cafe is located. It’s served by the T10 bus, which runs along the A5 from Bangor to Corwen, with Bangor and Betws-y-Coed both having train stations. If you’re coming by car, it’s a straightforward drive but you’ll need to be mindful of the steep approach road to The Towers after you turn off the A5.

If you’re not local, The Towers offers both accommodation and campervan parking. 

What to bring

Our day will be a mix of theory, practice and reflective discussions. Depending on the venue and weather, we’ll spend most of our time outside. Please bring a water bottle, thermos, packed lunch, snacks, lots of warm layers, waterproofs, pen, and notepad. We’ll provide mugs, hot water, oat and cow’s milk, instant coffee, and a selection of teas.

How to book

Please book here: https://buytickets.at/guidedbynature/1509635 

You’ll need your MTA/BAIML membership number in order to book, so that we can allocate the CPD points.

Workshop provider credentials

This course was developed by Caroline Schofield and Mia Walker, co-founders of Dilyn Natur Guided by Nature CIC.

Caroline is a qualified Eco-Psychology Practitioner, NatureWell Facilitator, Trainer, and Coach. She has two decades of professional experience delivering mental health and wellbeing services in the charitable and education sectors. Caroline is qualified to develop courses and deliver training to adults, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and mental health conditions.

Mia is a Mountain Leader, NatureWell Facilitator, educator, and entrepreneur. She has delivered high-quality training in a wide range of settings, from outdoor centres to postgraduate programmes at universities. A member of the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council, Mia holds a REC Outdoor First Aid certificate and a certificate in polyvagal theory.

Cancellation policy

As a small business, our cancellation policy helps us ensure that our costs are covered and to protect the ongoing viability of our events.

• If you contact us more than 7 days prior to the start time of your event, we will give you a full refund.
• If you contact us between 7 and 2 days (48 hours) before the event start time, we will attempt to fill your space from the event waiting list. If we are successful, we’ll give you a full refund minus a £5 administrative fee.
• If you contact us less than 48 hours before the event start time we cannot provide a refund.

 Please email us at hello@guidedbynature.cymru to cancel your booking. 

What happens after the event

If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point(s) will automatically be added to your record in due course. You will not need to add it yourself. Please allow up to 2 weeks for us to complete the event in the system and assign your CPD point(s). Thank you & diolch.

Start

08/03/2025 09:30

End

08/03/2025 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

7

Venue

The Towers Active Learning Centre

Town

Capel Curig

County

Conwy

Postcode

LL24 0DR

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.10101

Longitude

-3.85749

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07880 717905

Website

Booking/Details

Email