A conference to inspire learners, teachers and school leaders for a nature-positive future.
Nature+ is a hands-on conference that connects rural and urban schools around one shared mission: building a nature-positive future. Learners, teachers and school leaders come together to explore real solutions for our communities, climate and biodiversity.
You can be a facilitator
Educators are invited to join the organising team and help co-design and facilitate learning sessions. If selected as a confirmed facilitator, we’ll cover basic travel and activity-related expenses. An online orientation will be provided before the event. Limited slots available.
Nature+ Dates & Venue
Magical Monday: 23 March 2026
Practical project in nature - location will be confirmed with registered participants.
Main Conference: 24 - 25 March 2026
Venue: Green School South Africa, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
More details on logistics will be shared directly with registered schools.
Who is the Nature+ Conference for?
Learners in primary and high school
Teachers who are passionate about environmental education, outdoor learning or whole-child education
School leaders (principals, deputies, heads of department) who want to embed nature-positive practices into the culture and strategy of their schools
Why your school should join
Real learning
Learners and teachers experience practical nature-positive projects – from food gardens and waste solutions to biodiversity and water – ideas they can take back to school.
Inspired Learners
The conference grows confidence, leadership and teamwork. Young people get to share their stories, speak on stage, and collaborate with peers from very different backgrounds.
Equipped Educators
Educators explore new ways to integrate nature-positive learning into the curriculum, whole-school culture and community partnerships.
Bridge Building
Nature+ connects rural schools and urban / peri-urban schools through shared sessions, stories and ongoing collaboration.
Incredible Nature
Participants step out of the classroom into real landscapes - fynbos, forests and open skies, where climate and biodiversity come alive.
Festive Atmosphere
A joyful, cross-cultural buzz of music, food, play and shared stories turns serious learning into a memorable celebration that learners and teachers carry home with them.
What happens at Nature+?
Youth circles & storytelling
Learners share their lived experience of climate, water, food and community – and listen to others from very different contexts.
Hands-on nature-positive labs
Small groups explore food gardens, water, biodiversity, waste, biomimicry, natural building and community action .
Educator & school leadership track
Parallel sessions for teachers and principals on how to embed nature-positive learning in your school.
Learning journeys
Case studies and experiences that show nature-positive projects in action. Many of these will be seen live in action on a school premises.
R500
/participant for full 2 day conference
Conference package per learner / teacher includes:
Full participation in the Nature+ Youth Conference programme
Dedicated educator and leadership sessions
Conference materials and resources
Follow-up support and connection into the broader Nature+ network
Lunch during the conference
Please note: Schools will need to cover their own travel and accommodation. We are actively seeking support to assist rural and low-fee schools with transport and accommodation where possible.
We are working with partners and sponsors to keep costs as low as possible, especially for rural and under-resourced schools.
Grab Your Tickets Before It's Sold Out
We have limited seats for this event, and the demand for tickets have been rising everyday. The tickets are going very fast, so get them while they are available .
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