Science and wisdom for learning to live as nature

Humanity can only thrive sustainably when we live as part of nature.
BeNature guides the full learning journey from recognition to tradition nurturing a generation of confident and resilient ecological citizens.

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Why being Nature matters

Modern life has disconnected us from the natural world and ourselves. This has led us to unsustainable, unfulfilling, and unhealthy lives. But what if we could learn to love nature enough to protect it, while having a fulfilling and healthy life? The BeNature Guide offers a clear, evidence-based, progressive pathway to embrace our nourishing ecological reality.

About BeNature

BeNature is a global community that brings together indigenous wisdom, academic research, and professional expertise to foster meaningful, measurable, and sustainable relationships with nature.
We provide a structured pathway for learning and teaching that nurtures personal growth, well-being, and sustainable living.
Our goal is to be a one-stop hub for designing, implementing, and evaluating nature-centred learning, supporting schools, community programs, conservation initiatives, and policy development.

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Learn how to be in nature and interact and appreciate being with nature, before learning the skills of being for nature, and ultimately learning to act as nature. Read our Guide.

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BeNature is a community pushing for a cultural shift for sustainable societies. We organise workshops to share best practices and training professionals for the future we are building.

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We must weave academic, professional, and indigenous teachings to educate healthy, resilient, and confident ecological citizens. Participate in this global initiative.

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Why BeNature?

Grounded in research, guided by Nature
BeNature presents the results of a decade of transdisciplinary research. The Guide integrates scientific literature with the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and the practical expertise of hundreds of international organisations working to connect people with nature. BeNature offers an evidence-based pathway to support your health alongside your local ecosystems.

Tools you can use, changes you can measure
The BeNature Guide provides practical, ready-to-use resources to help educators and practitioners design, deliver, and evaluate meaningful nature-centred learning experiences. With built-in evaluation tools, you can track real impact on personal wellbeing, development, and sustainable behaviours.

A growing network for collective change
BeNature is a global initiative that unites science and wisdom to help us learn how to live as nature. When you engage with BeNature, you’re not just accessing a guide or toolkit, you’re joining a movement. Together, we can shape a just, international standard that creates the conditions for all life to thrive.

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BeNature has completely transformed my understanding of nature connection. These resources are invaluable for anyone looking to make a difference.

Louise ShorthoseSurrey Wildlife Trust

BeNature gave me the tools to enrich my nature activities and to make them more effective in promoting the connection with nature of my school children.

Kirsty PorterSurrey Wildlife Trust

Through adopting the framework, we are adapting our practice, activities to better suit our audiences needs. BeNature is helping our charity to demonstrate the impact we have.

Emily MaceDirector of STEM Strategy, Wonderseekers