Meet Laurence
My name is Laurence Nachin. I come from France and I’ve been living in Sweden since 2001.
I am a trained microbiologist and have worked for many years in fundamental research and R&D. I was team leader, project manager and quality manager in governmental and private business.
Being in nature has always been an important part of my life and I’ve been spending time in the forest as long as I can remember. Long walks in the forest of my childhood in Limousin with my mother, picking up mushrooms at the end of summer and later on in life running on the small paths between trees. It is where I recover and find my strength and balance in life. In a world where we stay indoors for many hours every day and where digitization takes an increasingly large place in our lives, I need more than ever to maintain and strengthen my relationship with nature.
2017 I discovered Shinrin yoku (forest bathing in english) through a documentary on TV: love at first sight. I wanted to know more.
2018 I trained to become a certified guide via ANFT (The Association for Nature and Forest Therapy).
2019 I founded Sense in Nature.
- PhD in microbiology and Cellular biology
- Certified Nature & Forest therapy guide
- Certified facilitator for Human factor Mural
- Certified facilitator for Emotions Mural
- Certified facilitator for Biodiversity collage
I work in partnership with Nature
Vision
“I believe that to live as part of nature is the basis for developing human activities that are in harmony with life.”
Goal
“I want to integrate Nature in thinking and doing processes to promote sustainable and successful organizations.”
Scientist, biologist, I have always been fascinated by life.
Science gave me the chance to look at it on a molecular and cellular level. It showed me how everything is connected: how one single change leads to a cascade of events in one single cell. How this cell will communicate with others and lead to the production of molecules that can result in a special behavior of a hole organism. This action will have effect on others and so on…
Everything is connected. We are connected to everything.
Reviving the bond between humans and all other beings is for me essential to being able to change the paradigm that drives our societies and to be able to continue living in harmony with all life on earth.
Most people enjoy being in nature, they feel good. Outside we can feel the connection to life around us, even unconsciously. These feelings are disconnected at workplaces. Why? Why can’t we bring all these positive sensations and effects with us when we work?
By letting Nature take place in our work, acknowledging her presence in our life we can explore new possibilities for a living future.
ECOSYSTEM
Like the trees that interact and communicate with each other through their roots with the help of other organisms and build a network that empowers every one, Sense in Nature is part of an ecosystem of colleagues and organisations that contributes to a living future.
Allie Downes
Göteborg, Sverige
Marketing & Business Development Advisor
When I met Allie for the first time, she spoke about the soil, the need to reconnect to it. I knew that I was in front a match for Sense in Nature.
Allie is a creative marketing professional, with extensive experience supporting impactful organisations to engage audiences and realise their potential.
Allie feels the value and importance of nature-connection for our individual and collective wellbeing, and is an amazing and precious support for Sense in Nature.
Änggårdsbergen
Göteborg / Mölndal, Sverige
Nature reserve, Business Development Advisor & facilitator
Änggårdsbergen is a 320 hectares nature reserve with winding paths, small lakes, a mix of deciduous and coniferous forests and an amazing variety of scenery on such a relatively small area. It is “my” forest where I know all the paths and feel home.
Änggårdsbergen runs many ecosystems and offers many service to humans. Together we guide outdoor experiences with nature connection.
Hans Åkersten
Göteborg, Sverige
Coach, educator
With a background in psychology and human behavior, Hans builds inclusive cultures, where mutual respect and commitment are central.
His creative and interactive workshops are for companies and organizations that want to take their sustainability work from strategy to real change.
Hans runs Hello Monday. Together we facilitate the Biodiversity collage workshop.
Helena Johard
Stockholm, Sverige
Biologist, artist
Helena has often worked on our identity in relation to nature. Certified nature & forest therapy guide, she guides groups where all life around us is an infinitely mysterious space to experience and where new stories are woven together.
Helena runs Embrace by the forest. Together we guide outdoor experiences with nature connection.
Jonaz Björk
Göteborg, Sverige
Coach, facilitator
Jonaz has a lot of experience of project development in various business.
His unique talent is to inspire companies and organizations through playfulness, which creates a safe room where creativity and a sense of community can flourish.
Jonaz runs Samklang.
Together we facilitate the Human Factor Mural workshop
Ekocentrum
The meeting place for sustainable development!
Ekocentrum’s mission is to accelerate the development towards a sustainable society by holding trainings and guiding in a sustainability exhibition.
To promote the transition needed to build a sustainable society, Sense in Nature offers the Human Factor Mural workshop in collaboration with Ekocentrum.
Västkuststiftelsen
Protect, Care for, Show Nature
Västkuststiftelsen preserves and nurtures nature of west Sweden and stimulates outdoor life. Protect, Care and Show nature: 3 words that fit perfectly with Sense in Nature!
Since 2019 Sense in nature organizes Forest bathing experience for the public in Änggårdsbergen and on Stora Amundön in collaboration with Västkuststifteslen.
Biodiversity collage
To understand the challenges and pressures around biodiversity
Based on The IPBES reports and in collaboration with the French biodiversity agency, the biodiversity collage allow to discover, through a fun and collaborative workshop, the systemic aspects of biodiversity: what it is, what it enables and what degrades it.
I am certified to facilitate the Biodiversity collage workshop
Human Factor University
The human factor at the heart of the ecological transition.
HFU’s mission is to “teach how we can take care of ourselves, others and our environment by mobilizing our cognitive resources”.
HFU with IPBC (International Panel On Behavior Change) has developed the Human Factor Mural workshop.
I am certified from HFU to facilitate the Human Factor Mural workshop
SUSTAINABILITY
Sense in nature offers experiences based on Shinrin Yoku and nature-connectedness studies with the aim of regenerating the connection between humans and nature.
Sustainability for the environment and people is therefore an integral part of the entire business of Sense in Nature.
During outdoor activities Sense in Nature follows the rule “Do not disturb, do not destroy” in accordance with the Swedish right of public access, as well as the principles of outdoor life ethics “Leave no trace” in order to reduce environmental impact.
Nature changes continuously depending on the weather and season. I always try to visit the place where I will guide the days before an activity. It allows me to adapt the route to nature in order to reduce damaging of the ground by avoiding paths that are too muddy, find places where we will be able to gather. I also investigate if there is any obvious risk for participants (branches that could fall, slippery stones…).
Information about recommended clothing and equipment is given to the participants in advance. I always have with me first aid kits.
Most activities take place in nature areas close to the city that participants can reach by public transport or bicycle.
At the beginning of activities, participants are informed about the nature area and rules that apply. Activity takes place with respect for nature and all life: plants, wildlife, the ground, rocks but also other people who can be in the same area at the same time.
“With this work, I wish to raise awareness that nature is not just a place we can go and stay, but a place where many creatures live and where we humans are welcome”.
Laurence Nachin