Where Partnerships Grow and Ideas Flow.
As we move into spring, we are excited to share one of the key highlights from the last month — a meaningful meeting in Finland that brought together NGO representatives and youth workers from different backgrounds and countries. During this gathering, we had the opportunity to present the concept of Pathways to Nature (PTN), along with […]
Youth Participation Event in Finland
The event was held on 12 November at Metsäkartano, where a sensory pathway was created through the forest leading to the peninsula. The trail was carefully designed to awaken all five senses of nature, and no additional music was used so that participants could fully immerse themselves in the surrounding sounds. It was illuminated with […]
Recycling Infra—structure and Awareness Campaign
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 opportunities in local schools. The group has visit in the Erasmus+ youth exchange “Rhythms and Flavors – A Cultural Encounter” last may. They organized an […]
Young Europeans Unite in Finland to Celebrate and Reconnect with Nature
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 and various nature-based projects carried out in their home countries, the participants proudly showcased their national outcomes and shared creative approaches to engaging with the […]
Nature Connection Workshops
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 with other youth from their Russian-speaking community in Joensuu, Finland. Each participant, aged 18–22, planned and organized an event for other young people to enjoy. […]
We Together: Finding Belonging Through Nature
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 need for safe, supportive spaces where young immigrants can build meaningful relationships, care for their mental well-being, and feel a true sense of belonging while […]
Planting the Seeds for Pathways to 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.
