# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 am
- **Event Description**: What is play? Where do we observe play in Nature? Why is play good for us, and how can we access play during times that we feel at odds with being playful?

The Nature of Play invites participants to explore Nature Journaling through a gentle and playful lens of well-being. 

Making nature brushes, using plant pigments and creating a collaborative artwork are all part of the fun.

The Nature of Play will build on skills and techniques learned in the ‘Introduction to Nature Journaling’ workshops. 

Though it is not essential, it is helpful if participants have already attended the introductory workshop.

Light morning refreshments, a hardcover water colour journal, pen and pencil is included in the cost of the workshop.

The Nature of Play is part of the Botanic Garden's Nature Journaling series.  Nature journaling is for anyone who would like to deepen their relationship with both nature and self.

Location: Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (I5 on the map).

Recommended for adults and people aged 16+

Tickets: $95.00 per person (inclusive of booking fee)

$75.00 per person for past participants (excludes journal and pen/pencil set)

About Emma 

Emma Lewellyn designs and delivers Therapeutic Horticulture and Nature-based Wellbeing programs at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium. 

Emma is a horticulturalist, garden educator and designer, with a background in holistic health.

Her practice is grounded in the ethics and principles of permaculture, honouring earth care, people care, and equity. 

At the Botanic Gardens, Emma develops and delivered tailored programs for various community cohorts with an emphasis on social inclusion and co-creation. 

Her approach is strengths-based and client centred. 

She also runs a suite of engaging public workshops and wellbeing sessions for staff and volunteers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stirling/nature-based-wellbeing-the-nature-of-play/200029162020927
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stirling
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
- **lat**: -34.987288286639
- **long**: 138.71835293847
- **full address**: Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Stirling, Australia

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play being held?
  - **A:** Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 am at Chris Steele Scott Pavilion, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Stirling, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play?
  - **A:** Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play is organized by Adelaide Botanic Garden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stirling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Nature Based Wellbeing: The Nature of Play sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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