Nature Connector

Nature Connector

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Plymouth City Council

digitalbadges@plymouth.gov.uk

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Biodiversity, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Courage, Dedication, Diversity, Ecology, Experience, Initiative, Learning, Nature_Connection, Passion, Positivity, Reflection, Sustainability
Earners of this badge have connected with, & done their bit for, nature in Plymouth. They have demonstrated that they have grown their connection with nature; understood the theory behind Nature Connectedness, & have channeled their passion for nature by adopting a nature connectedness values-driven approach, helping other people connect with nature. This badge is part of a Nature Connection Digital Badge collaboration between Plymouth City Council, the National Trust and the University of Derby

Criteria

Earning Criteria:

  • Earner has learnt about the theory behind the University of Derby’s 5 Pathways to Nature Connection, reflected on why it is so important for them and for nature, and actively practised it in their day-to-day life
  • Earner has reflected on what they have learnt and has applied it by showing passion for, and interest in, nature recovery through their values and behaviour
  • Earner has used their learning about the 5 Pathways to Nature Connection and has applied it to encourage other people to explore nature and find happiness and wonder in it
  • Earner has shown initiative by identifying and reaching out to a community/communities who would enjoy and benefit from Nature Connection activities
  • Earner has shown dedication and commitment to equal access to nature by actively working with a diverse audience of people
  • Earner has shown compassion for the natural world and taken action for it by creating spaces where people can connect with nature and develop nature positive behaviours
  • Earner has demonstrated a real commitment to sustainability by reflecting on what positive impact their actions have had and how they could continue to support local biodiversity and Nature Connection in their community.

About this activity:

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Availability: Open to all
  • Cost: Free
  • Duration: Weeks
  • Location: In-person

Please submit a short video or paragraphs talking about how you’ve connected people with nature and on how you’ve practically applied your learning so far. This can be through sending some paragraphs and photos. This to provide evidence for the below earning criteria:

Earner has learnt about the theory behind the University of Derby’s 5 Pathways to Nature Connection, reflected on why it is so important for them and for nature, and actively practised it in their day-to-day life

Earner has reflected on what they have learnt and has applied it by showing passion for, and interest in, nature recovery through their values and behaviour

Earner has used their learning about the 5 Pathways to Nature Connection and has applied it to encourage other people to explore nature and find happiness and wonder in it

Earner has shown initiative by identifying and reaching out to a community/communities who would enjoy and benefit from Nature Connection activities

Earner has shown dedication and commitment to equal access to nature by actively working with a diverse audience of people

Earner has shown compassion for the natural world and taken action for it by creating spaces where people can connect with nature and develop nature positive behaviours

Earner has demonstrated a real commitment to sustainability by reflecting on what positive impact their actions have had and how they could continue to support local biodiversity and Nature Connection in their community.

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