As part of the PTN project, a group of youth from Suonenjoki participated in a nature-based intervention held at Metsäkartano. Their initiative focused on promoting sustainable practices by improving recycling
In August, young people from Finland, Spain, Armenia, and Ireland came together in Finland to celebrate the beauty of nature and deepen their connection through nature-based activities. Inspired by the Pathways to Nature initiative
Abbeylands nature based initiative took place from February to June 2025. At the core of the project was 11 young people aged 13-15 years old. These young people took the
From May 26 to May 30, 2025, our Youth Leaders gathered for a pivotal reunion as part of the Pathways to Nature project. Over the past year and a half,
The idea behind this nature-based initiative, called “Inside Out Nature” is that young people wanted to share their experiences and knowledge from participating in the national Pathways to Nature training
“The Elm Tree Project” involved 4 young people aged between 14-17 from Clonmel in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. These 4 young people planned and prepared their Nature Based Initiative between July
Following up the previous NBI 2- PEJUJOMA, on March 30th the same group of young people from Alguazas decided to replant the area with new trees to guarantee its full
Moving to a new country often means leaving behind familiar people and places — an experience filled with both excitement and emotional challenges. As the part of the community their
Young people from the community came together with a local youth football team as well as committee members from the club. Participants from the soccer club were 12 males aged
In Alguazas, a rural town close to Murcia, in Southern Spain, a group of 10 young people between 15 and 18 years old were concerned about a very deteriorated green
As part of the Pathways to Nature project, we organized a Focus Group Training Course in Murcia, Spain, in January 2025. The goal was to strengthen local evaluation capacity by
On December 9th, a significant nature-based initiative was successfully completed in the Tavush region of Armenia. This impactful project, led by 20-22-year-old youth from Tavush, made a tangible difference for
From November 23 to December 1, 2025, our Nature-Based Initiative took root in the beautiful village of Parpi in the Aragatsotn Region, as part of the Pathways to Nature project. Participants came
In November 2024, we reunited with the project management team in the beautiful village of Dsegh, Armenia, to reflect on the journey so far. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, we analyzed the results of our National Training Courses and worked together to set clear goals for the future development of the project.
From November 1-5, 2024, a tree-planting event took place in the border village of Kornidzor, in Armenia’s Syunik province, with the participation of around 50 people. Among them were teenagers
Building on the success of our youth leaders’ training, we extended the initiative by organizing training courses for young participants in four different countries: Armenia, Spain, Finland, and Ireland. Each country brought its unique approach to nature connection, offering participants a rich and diverse learning experience.
They decided to help conserve the region’s birds because it was a topic of general interest for the group, they asked the people in charge in ARML to help. After listening to their various
March 2024, Ireland We recently hosted a transformative training course for youth leaders, bringing together four inspiring participants from Armenia, Spain, Finland, and Ireland. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, the program combined outdoor exploration with hands-on learning to foster a deeper connection with nature.
We officially launched our project in February 2024 with a project management meetup in the beautiful surroundings of Metsäkartano, Finland. It was an inspiring start, bringing our team together to shape the project’s vision and strategy. Our focus was clear: improving youth mental health through youth work and fostering deeper connections with nature.
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