The Mindful Explorer: Using Nature Journaling to Cultivate Curiosity & Calm
Go beyond a simple walk! Discover how nature journaling cultivates student curiosity, mindfulness, and interdisciplinary learning.
This hands-on session provides a flexible framework for blending scientific observation, creative writing, and digital storytelling, empowering students to deeply engage with any outdoor space. Learn how I co-construct success criteria with students and link the practice to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), giving them ownership and authentic global connections.
You’ll leave with ready-to-use prompts and a practical template to launch a program that turns students into mindful explorers and engaged citizens of our planet.
Michael Hoskins
Outdoor Education Coordinator, Dalton School Hong Kong
Speaker Bio
Michael is an educator of over 15 years, whose teaching journey from the UK to Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong has been enriched by expeditions to Madagascar, Brazil, Borneo, and Malaysia. These experiences fuel his passion for outdoor learning in his dual role as a Middle School PBL Facilitator and Outdoor Education Coordinator.
A committed advocate for local ecosystems, he volunteers his time to Hong Kong’s butterfly conservation and a native reforestation project, translating his passion for natural history into direct environmental stewardship. Currently completing his Forest School Leader training, Michael is a dedicated advocate for fostering deep, meaningful connections with the natural environment, driven by a desire to build a better world for his daughter.