A special day for those who work for the environment. 🌱
A special day for those who work for the environment. 🌱
Join us for Remembering - a special one-day workshop designed for local and state government staff working for the environment.
Do you care deeply for the environment and the future?
Do you work in a role that cares for the environment but find it tricky to work in an organisation that values the environment differently?
Would you like to rekindle your connection with nature?
Would you like to learn skills and techniques that help you remember your WHY and meet other like-minded people?
This unique, one-day workshop is designed for professionals whose work is grounded in environmental care and who are feeling depleted or experiencing reduced capacity. Through a thoughtful blend of mindfulness and reflective practices, guided time in nature, and practical self-regulation tools, participants will be supported to slow down and reconnect with the living systems that underpin their work. Participants will be supported in remembering their place in the world, their passion for this work and that their contributions are helping sustain and shape a more positive future.
The workshop will explore a range of ways to connect with nature, including through simple and playful creative activities tailored for those who do not identify as creative. Participants will gain practical, evidence-informed strategies that strengthen resilience and enhance wellbeing, whilst enjoying a rekindled sense of connection and love for the environment that can sustain the effectiveness and impact of their work.
Join us for this unique day of remembering
About your facilitator…
Melanie (Mel) Birtchnell loves the environment - and people who love the environment! She is a consulting ecologist with over 20 years’ experience in a range of roles including botanist, tertiary educator, facilitator and environmental planner. Mel has facilitated many nature immersion workshops, walks and talks for a range of audiences in a wide range of settings, including the awe-inspiring old growth forests of Takayna in Lutruwita/Tasmania. Mel is also a qualified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher with a long-term personal practice that has helped her immensely in sustaining her passion and connection with the environment and her work for the environment. She loves sharing these skills with others and especially enjoys weaving ecology, mindfulness and creativity together to help us reconnect with nature.
What: Enjoy a full-day workshop with other like-minded participants from across Victoria.
The event will be a great opportunity to learn and share with others working for the environment. A day not to be missed!
When: Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Registration opens at 8:45am for a 9:00am start. The workshop will finish at 4:30pm.
Where: Eltham Community and Reception Centre (all abilities-accessible)
801 Main Street, Eltham. Victoria.
Getting there: The venue is a 15-20 minute walk from Eltham train station (Hurstbridge line) or there is plenty of parking via Pitt Street.
Whom: Suitable for local and state government staff working for the environment. The workshop is suitable for participants at all levels of experience with nature-connective practices.
Cost: $275.00 (plus GST) per person. This includes a full programme in a beautiful venue.
If you work for a rural/regional LGA and would like to attend but cost is a barrier, please email: info@seedingmeliora.com. We are committed to making this important workshop financially accessible to all.
If you need to pay via a Purchase Order and Invoice arrangement, please enter ‘INVOICE’ at checkout and email info@seedingmeliora.com to arrange payment.
EARLY BIRD: book before 11:59pm on Friday, 29 May to receive an early bird discount of $50!
If you need assistance with checkout, please email info@seedingmeliora.com
BYO: lunch, pens, notebook/journal. Feel free to bring your favourite art supplies (e.g. coloured pencils, watercolour paints), although some materials will be provided.
Snacks will be provided (fully vegetarian; vegan and gluten free options also will be available).
Tea, coffee and water will be provided.
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend a Seeding Meliora event, your registration is fully transferable. Please inform us by email prior to the event if you would like to transfer your registration so we can maintain an up-to-date database of attendees. Alternatively, a refund of 80% of the event fee will be paid for cancellations received in writing by email up to four business days prior to the event commencing. Refunds are unable to be provided for cancellations made three business days or fewer prior to the commencement of the event. Please email us if you have any questions.
Please note: Seeding Meliora reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event, in which case your choice of a full refund or course transfer/credit will be offered.
To register and secure your seat at this special event, please purchase your ticket(s) below (10% GST applies).
Payment for a ticket for the upcoming workshop: Remembering.
EARLYBIRD: book before Friday, May 29, 2026 to save $50!
If your organisation would like to be invoiced (e.g. against a Purchase Order), please enter INVOICE at checkout and send an email to arrange this payment.
Event Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Location: Eltham Community and Reception Centre.
See Seeding Meliora’s Events page for more details.
10% GST applies.