ENVIRONMENTAL STORYTELLING
A creative, dynamic workshop exploring the relationship between stories, storytelling & the natural world around us
event Profile
Date
15 oct 2025
price
£85 | £105 | £130*
Location
dartington
EVENT TYPE
TRAINING
SUITABILITY
adults
Overview
This highly creative, dynamic workshop will explore the relationship between stories, storytelling & the natural world around us, with its application to school & community groups. It will suit beginners & those who already work with stories.
This day is for anyone involved in working with groups (adults or children) in an educational setting. It is for those wishing to enable a creative response to the world around them utilising the power and richness of language and stories. During the process of the workshop we will play games, immerse ourselves through observational exercises and share experiences… and stories of course!
The day will be conducted using a variety of techniques and will cover most of the following:
– How to start using words in a simple ways
– The ‘key’ steps to telling stories
– Methods of learning and working with stories
– How to use the natural world as inspiration for storymaking
– How to tell stories in a number of ways
– Where to source environmental stories and resources for storytelling and storymaking.
* rates for individuals / voluntary-charitable organisations / businesses
What's Included
- instruction & activities
- group, pair and personal work
- nature connection exercises
- theory, story and discussion
- refreshments, teas & coffees
Essential Information
COURSE TUTOR: CHRIS SALISBURY
Educator, trainer and professional storyteller, Chris has a background in theatre and is a qualified dramatherapist. He founded WildWise in 1999 after many years working as education officer for the Devon Wildlife Trust. In 2002 he founded the Westcountry Storytelling Festival to bring the oral tradition alive in the South West region and for which he is now the Artistic Director. He continues as director and senior instructor for WildWise using every creative means at his disposal to encourage the enjoyment and valuing of nature on events and courses around the world
9.30am to 4.30pm
This event will take place both indoors and outdoors with some shelter provided. Please dress for all weathers and wear sturdy footwear. We will provide any necessary field equipment and provide refreshments, teas & coffees.
Please bring:
- a packed lunch plus any snacks
- a water bottle
- notebook & pen
This event will take place at The Glade in North Woods on the Dartington estate. The approximate location is shown below.
Detailed joining instructions will be sent out after booking once the event fills and can be confirmed.
Our events take place come rain or shine. We do not offer refunds or credits for client cancellations within 28 days. Please let us know if you would like a copy of our full terms & conditions.
*late offer* all places £57 – to take advantage of this offer please email info@wildwise.co.uk (not available via online booking)
If you have any queries click here to complete a booking form OR call us 01803 868269 (message service when office unattended).