Nature Connect Day

Action for: Bertha Earth Facilitators/School-Based Facilitators/Lead Teachers

Ahead of your Nature Connect Day, Bertha Earth will send an email introducing the school, Bertha Earth Facilitator and Nature Connect Partner. This gives everyone a direct point of contact before the day and provides an opportunity to confirm key practical information and resolve any questions in advance.

Please:

• Look out for the introduction email from Bertha Earth, which will include key details about the day

• Reply to introduce yourself and make contact with the Nature Connect Partner

• Read through the practical information provided, including timings, venue details and travel information

• Respond to any requests from the partner, which may include participant information, dietary or accessibility requirements, or DBS details

• Use the email thread to raise any practical questions ahead of the day

Action for: School-Based Facilitator / Lead Teacher

Planning travel in advance helps everyone arrive feeling calm, comfortable, and ready for the day. 

Please:

• Check the route using the venue address and travel information provided

• Confirm how the group will travel to and from the venue

• Build in enough time for traffic, public transport delays or other disruptions

• Review any accessibility or SEND requirements that may affect the journey

• Make sure the group can arrive at the time confirmed in your Nature Connect introduction email

Action for: School-Based Facilitator / Lead Teacher

The correct consent needs to be in place for Ambassadors to attend an off-site Nature Connect Day and for everyone to understand who can be included in photography or content capture.

Please:

• Follow your school's consent process for taking young people off-site

• Encourage Bertha Earth guardian consent to be completed before the Nature Connect Day

Action for: School-Based Facilitator / Lead Teacher

Sharing participant information in advance helps the Nature Connect Partner plan an inclusive day and respond appropriately to the needs of everyone attending.

Please:

• Complete this participant information sheet for everyone attending

• Include any dietary requirements, medical information, SEND or accessibility information and media consent details

• Share the completed sheet with the Nature Connect Partner ahead of the day

Action for: School-Based Facilitator / Lead Teacher

Nature Connect Days involve spending time outdoors, so appropriate clothing and footwear are important for helping Ambassadors stay comfortable and enjoy the experience.

Please:

• Check the weather forecast and any information about the planned activities

• Let Ambassadors know what clothing and footwear they will need

• Encourage warm layers and sturdy footwear where appropriate

• Make sure Ambassadors arrive prepared for the weather on the day

Action for: Bertha Earth Facilitator, School-Based Facilitator

Nature Connect Days are a great opportunity to capture moments that help tell the story of Ambassadors' experiences and celebrate the programme later in the year.

Where consent allows, please try to capture a mixture of photos and short videos that show:

• The setting and wider environment

• Ambassadors taking part in activities

• Smaller details such as hands, tools, notebooks or things being created

Please always check media consent before capturing identifiable young people.

Action for: Bertha Earth Facilitator, School-Based Facilitator and Lead Teacher

Your reflections help Bertha Earth understand how the Nature Connect Day went and improve future experiences for Ambassadors, schools and partners.

Please:

• Complete this reflection form at the end of the day while the experience is still fresh

• Share any useful feedback, successes, challenges or follow-up points