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Youth Participation Event in Ireland

In Ireland, over 200 people attended the Pathways to Nature Youth Participation Event which was held at SETU Arena in Waterford. Over 40 young people from Waterford, Spain, Finland and Armenia set up and exhibited an exhibition which showed their 2 years of work on the 5 Pathways to Nature. Participants from each country demonstrated […]

Renewing a Community Space

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 lead in transforming their local youth centre and community area. The project began with the removal of dense, overgrown hedging and the uprooting of invasive […]

The Elm Tree Project

“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 2024 and April 2025. There were also other young people aged between 11- 16 in the youth project and Surrounding areas which participated. Also members […]

Native Shelterbelt at Football Club

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 between 16 & 17. They were supported by a mix of male and female, 7 volunteers who were mixed in age between 18-24. The young […]

Testimonials

It’s an honour to be apart of the project management team, to be working with a great team making a big impact on improving young people’s mental health by being out in nature.
Shane Hogan
Shane HoganPTN Project Manager
The Pathways to Nature program strengthened my connection with nature, fostered environmental awareness, and created lasting friendships, making it an unforgettable experience.
Lola Ruiz Vidal
Lola Ruiz VidalParticipant in the Erasmus Project Pathways to Nature
During the Pathways to Nature project, we managed to disconnect from routine and deeply connect with nature, enjoying creative and collaborative activities. We improved our teamwork skills, tackled physical and mental challenges, and gained a greater appreciation for friendship and mutual respect.
Candela Olmos Cárceles
Candela Olmos CárcelesParticipant in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Spain
I learned to work in a team; to look for the positive in everything; and to always be creative
Natalia
NataliaParticipant in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Finland
The project helped me to understand how important spending time in nature is for my mental and physical wellbeing.
Vlad
VladYouth Leader in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Finland
I am grateful to this program for helping me meet wonderful new people. Every day was filled with events, and the people surrounded me with their smiles and kindness.
Ilia
IliaParticipant in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Finland
Pathways to nature gave me another way to see nature and its elements. I discovered, enjoyed, laughed, and created many memories with the people I met.
Emil
EmilParticipant in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Finland
This was an incredibly unique and meaningful experience for me. Witnessing how individuals from different generations—children and the elderly—supported one another while contributing to nature through tree planting was truly inspiring. We are all an integral part of nature, and caring for it and showing it love ultimately means caring for and loving ourselves
Aksana
AksanaYouth Leader in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Armenia
The Erasmus+ "Pathways to Nature" project was a transformative experience that enriched my psychological well-being. The trip to Ireland, with its stunning landscapes and night forest walks, provided a profound connection to nature and a welcome escape from daily stresses
Mariam Manukyan
Mariam ManukyanYouth Leader in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Armenia
As I reflect on the past week with the @‌pathwaystonature project, my heart is filled with gratitude. The time we spent together, exploring and reconnecting with nature, has been transformative. To everyone who shared this journey with me - thank you. Your energy, passion, and companionship made this experience truly unforgettable
Egina
EginaParticipant in the Erasmus project Pathways to Nature from Armenia
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