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Storytelling for Nature Connection

Environment, community and story-based learning
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This unique resource offers new ideas, stories, creative activities and methods for people working in conservation, outdoor learning, environmental education, youthwork, business training, sustainability, health, social and economic change. It shows how to encourage pro-environmental behaviour with diverse participants: from organisation consultants and employees, to families, youth and children. The stories and their exploration engage people with nature in profound ways. The book describes how this engagement enhances participants’ emotional literacy and resilience, builds community, raises awareness of inter-species communication and helps people to create a sustainable future together. Its innovative techniques establish connections between place and sustainability. Facilitators can adapt all of this to their own situation.

Alida Gersie PhD, widely published author, directed Arts Therapies postgraduate courses worldwide, advised thought leaders on storytelling and pro-environmental change since the 1970s. Anthony Nanson, ecological storyteller, award winning author, MAs in science, and in creative writing. Edward Schieffelin, Emeritus Reader in Anthropology at University College London, researcher in Papua New Guinea, work with WWF South Pacific on Rain Forest issues. Editorial advisers: Jon Cree, ecologist and environmental educator, chairs the Forest Schools National Network, and Charlene Collison, consultant on sustainability and futures thinking with government and business.

Environmental educators, including teachers, nature wardens, artists, storytellers, scientists, play leaders, facilitators, leaders, walkers, parents and environmental activists.  People concerned with sustainability, nature and caring for the earth.

Foreword by Jonathon Porritt; Introduction; 21 Chapters in 5 Parts: 1. Core Ideas and Techniques, 2. Becoming Familiar with Stories, 3. In and Around the City, 4. In the Great Outdoors, 5. Engaging the Wider Community; Bibliography; Recommended Resources; Index

  • The what, why and how of storytelling and storywork to promote environmental mindfulness and sustainable behaviour in adults and children. Written by 21 cutting-edge professionals working in story-based learning and pro-environmental change.
  • Shows how to apply this practice, indoors and outdoors, in organisations, NGOs, schools, colleges and communities.
  • A treasury of over 40 stories, many creative activities and detailed descriptions of inspiring practice for both new and seasoned practitioners. Clearly explains how this practice works, why it is effective and how to adapt the ideas to the reader’s situation.
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