Wellbeing in nature: a summer of experiences
12,18,26,27 and 28 June 2026; 14 July; 29 August; 5, 12 and 26 September
as scheduled
Different locations - Padua
Spin-off Etifor - Department of Land and Agro-Forestry Systems - Department of General Psycology
“Wellbeing in Nature: a summer of experiences” is getting under way in Padua, a calendar of free activities for the public created as part of the European project Resonate, dedicated to promoting wellbeing practices in nature.
The project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme and co-funded by UK Research and Innovation, studies the role of nature-based therapies as tools to foster individual and collective psychophysical wellbeing.
Over the past two years, in Padua, the Resilience Hub has brought together public bodies, associations, universities and the public in a co-creation process designed to raise awareness of, test and embed these practices locally. The aim is to explore the potential of nature-based solutions within local welfare pathways.
The operational core of the pilot initiative, the Resilience Hub is a social innovation laboratory coordinated by the spin-off Etifor, with the scientific supervision of the Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry and the collaboration of the Department of General Psycology of the University of Padua.
The programme offers, until well into September, many more guided activities open to everyone: mindful walks, meditations and moments of immersion in nature.
Programme
JUNE
Friday 12 June - 18:00-19:30
Parco Roncajette (PD) Guided meditation in the park: let the trees guide you
From 18:00 to 19:30, at Parco Roncajette in Padua, with the guidance of Claudia Alzetta, this is an experience suitable for ages 15 and over and requires no special prior knowledge.
Online registration is compulsory.
Poster
Thursday 18 June - 18:00-19:00
Campo dei Girasoli (PD) Mindful walk and connection with nature
Online registration is compulsory
Poster
Fri-Sun 26-28 June (all day)
Foresta del Cansiglio (Venetian and Friulian Prealps)
Festival Cansiglio InVita: round tables, workshops, activities in nature
JULY
Tuesday 14 July - 18:00-19:30
Parco degli Alpini (PD) Meditative walk and Forest Bathing
Poster
Registration
AUGUST
Saturday 29 August - 9:30-13:30
Parco lineare Lungargine Terranegra (Telaio Bike Café) - Workshop V.I.T.A. – Value, Innovation, Tourism, Environment
with Progetto O.A.S.I. – Training events on the cultural and creative enhancement of parks
Poster
Registration
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5 September - 15
Parco Milcovich (PD) Gentle walk
walk and physical activities within the park, organised by Ass. Diabetici della provincia di Padova ODV
Open-access event
Poster
Friday 11 September – 17:00-21:00
Campo dei Girasoli (PD) Workshop P.A.R.K. – Projects, Welcome, Regeneration, Know-how
with Progetto O.A.S.I. – Training events on the cultural and creative enhancement of parks
Poster
Registration
Saturday 12 September - 10:30-12:00
Parco Roncajette (PD) - An experience between art, science and holism: performance “Il prato infinito”
Registration not yet available
Sunday 20 September – 9:00-13:00
Giardini dell’Arena (PD) - Workshop A.T.L.A.S. – Alliances for local, accessible and sustainable tourism
with Progetto O.A.S.I. – Training events on the cultural and creative enhancement of parks
Registration not yet available
Saturday 26 September - 10:00-11:00
Parco degli Alpini (PD) - RigenerAzioni: experiential nature walk
with Elisa Schiavon and Laura Miola
Registration not yet available