What we’re about
Bringing Mindfulness and Nature in Family Live
What is this group about?
- The purpose of the group is to meet together parents that are interested to bring in their family life more mindfulness and more nature experiences.
- It is all about how to become a mindful and kindful parent in a playful and creative way with a lot of self-compassion involved.
- It is to bring mindfulness and families together in nature, through fun activities
- To explore different ways to mindfully connect and reconnect with nature, with family and self.
- Find how connection with nature is beneficial to your mental health
- Get kids (and yourself) out of the screens
Who should join in?
This group is for you:
- If you already are a parent or just planning to become one.
- Your kids are any age from newborn up to teenage
- You are interested in Mindfulness and would like to learn more and eventually become a Mindful Parent.
- You would like to spend more quality time in Nature.
- Become part of a community of like-minded folks.
- If you like to learn new things in a playful and creative way.
- You like to explore new tools for improving wellbeing and mental health.
What will we do?
- We will meet once a month in the park of Chiswick House and Gardens, London, W4 2RP for a Nature Walk and Fun Nature Activities together.
- Walks are scheduled usually every 3rd Sunday of the month, from 10.00 am to 12.00 am.
- Each month we will explore different topics related to Nature and Mindfulness.
- Each Nature Walk is packed with fun activities for both kids and parents.
Our Venue:
- All our Nature Walks are happened at the beautiful park of Chiswick House and Gardens, W4 2RP.
- You can learn more about this exciting park on its website Chiswick House and Gardens.
- Here is how you can get there.
- We always meet and start the walks in front of the Chiswick House and Gardens Café.
Health and Safety - Community Guidelines
- Meetup members need to be at least 18 years old.
- While family groups are more than welcome on Meetup, anyone under the age of 18 attending an event must be accompanied by an adult.
- You can learn more about the age policies in Meetup community guidelines.
- Dogs are not allowed on our walks, as we don't know if other participants feel comfortable with them.
- Theya Ghilardi has an updated DBS check certificate
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- 2-IN-1: Forest Bathing and The Art Shack - Fun Activities for Kids and ParentsW4 2RP, London
2-IN-1: Forest Bathing and The Art Shack ! is our June edition of Nature Walks for Mindful Parents in Chiswick House and Gardens park, London (W4 2RP).
Come to discover what Forest Bathing is all about and connect to nature beauty!
Try your nature sketching skills and unleash your creativity - There will be drawing and crafts media available, but you are also very much welcome to bring your own paints and sketchbook.
We will start by gathering in front of Chiswick House Cafe. We will spend some time introducing each other and will start our first summer trail.
We will start 10.15 am promptly from the Cafe. If you are late - check the map and join us on the go.
We will have a couple of stops along the way to practice some Forest Bathing and mindfulness exercises and to observe closely the wildlife.
Then we will stop in our base camp in the woods and enjoy art and craft activities.
We will allow plenty of time and space for all participants to experience the beauty and wonder of the park.
You do not need to have any previous knowledge or experience both in mindfulness or in nature sketching and art.
WHERE?
The beautiful park of
Chiswick House & Gardens, London, W4 2RP
https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/For directions and how to get there click here.
MEETING POINT: In front of Chiswick House Cafe
WHEN?
9th of June, 2023, Sunday
From 10.00 am to 12.00 amWHO ?
- All members of the group are very much welcome!
- You are also welcomed to bring friends along (up to 5 friends permitted by a member).
- Come along with the family and kids or on your own.
- For the group to be in compliance with the community guidelines, all event attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them.
Health and Safety
Please, have a look at the weather forecast before preparing for the walk and make sure you have the appropriate clothes and shoes on.
During those summer months you may wish having sunhat, water bottle and sun cream with you.
Make sure your shoes are comfortable.
You may consider to bring with you one of those:
- Small and comfortable backpack
- Water or any other refreshing drink;
- Small bag for collecting nature treasures along the way (feathers, pinecones, pebbles, sticks, etc.)
- Notebook and pencil for journaling or sketching;
- Pair of binoculars (if you have one)
- Magnifying glass
Facilities
There are WC facilities near the Cafe.
