Projects & Co-Design Work
Nature Base works across community engagement, nature-based practice and co-design facilitation. This page showcases selected projects where lived experience, community voice and professional expertise have shaped real-world outcomes in public space, housing and wellbeing initiatives.
CORONATION PARK – NATURE PLAY CO-DESIGN
Government of Jersey | Infrastructure & Environment
Overview
A co-designed nature play space developed as part of the Coronation Park extension, shaped through public consultation and a multi-stakeholder co-design process. The project brought together community voice, practitioner expertise and Government infrastructure teams to inform the development of an inclusive, nature-based play environment.
The design process responded directly to extensive public consultation with children, families and local communities, ensuring that lived experience informed spatial planning and design direction.
My Role
Led and facilitated a cross-sector co-design working group for the Coronation Park extension project Nature Play Wild area.
Convened and coordinated a specialist working group, bringing together practitioners, designers, environmental specialists and Government Infrastructure & Environment representatives
Engaged and aligned relevant local expertise across nature, wellbeing, play, landscape and environmental design to support collaborative development
Integrated findings from public consultation (children, families and community groups) into design principles and spatial planning
Acted as liaison between community insight, practitioner input and infrastructure delivery teams throughout the design process
Supported translation of community voice and lived experience into practical, place-based design outcomes
Impact
Community consultation directly informed the final nature play design and spatial layout
Strengthened collaboration between Government teams, practitioners and community stakeholders
Embedded inclusive design principles across access, play experience, biodiversity and multi-generational use
Improved alignment between community insight and infrastructure delivery processes
Contributed to the development of a nature-based public space designed for long-term, evolving community use
ANDIUM HOMES – COMMUNITY CONNECTOR PROGRAMME
Housing & Community Engagement Jersey
Overview
A place-based community engagement programme delivered across housing estates in partnership with Andium Homes, Jersey’s social housing provider. The programme was designed to strengthen community relationships, increase participation, and improve wellbeing outcomes through ongoing, trust-based engagement.
The work focused on building consistent, relational presence within estate communities, using nature-based play and pop-up engagement as a mechanism for participation, dialogue and community connection.
My Role
Designed and delivered a community engagement and “community connector” programme across housing estates
Developed and facilitated pop-up nature play and engagement sessions within estate settings
Built relationships with residents, families and local stakeholders to increase participation and trust
Secured grant funding to pilot and develop engagement approaches in estate environments
Acted as lead facilitator for on-site engagement activity, adapting delivery to meet community needs and context
Supported Andium Homes in developing more responsive, relational approaches to community engagement
Continued as a commissioned service provider following successful delivery and evaluation of initial phases
Impact
Increased community engagement and participation across multiple housing estates
Improved relationships between residents and housing provider through consistent, trust-based engagement
Contributed to a reduction in community complaints through proactive, relational presence
Influenced the development of ongoing community engagement approaches within Andium Homes
Led to continued commissioning of Nature Base as a delivery partner for estate-based engagement work
NATURE CONNECTION FILM PROJECT
JT Community Giving | Media & Community Engagement
Overview
A JT Community Giving–sponsored project initiated and led by Nature Base in collaboration with Jack Searson Films, exploring the role of nature connection in supporting well-being across Jersey.
The aim of the project was to explain what nature connection is and demonstrate how Islanders can engage with it in everyday life. The film brought together local practitioners and community voices to communicate the benefits of nature-based experiences for mental health, well-being and connection across all ages.
The project translated professional practice and lived experience into accessible storytelling, highlighting how nature supports wellbeing, creativity and emotional health.
My Role
Initiated and led the vision for the project, developing the concept and overall narrative direction
Project led and coordinated a JT Community Giving–funded nature connection film initiative
Curated and coordinated a network of local practitioners contributing to the project
Selected and organised filming locations in collaboration with practitioners and production team
Coordinated collaboration with Jack Searson Films to shape narrative, filming and production
Facilitated practitioner involvement to ensure a range of perspectives and expertise were represented
Ensured community voice and professional practice were embedded throughout the final film
Impact
Produced a publicly accessible film explaining what nature connection is and how Islanders can engage with it
Strengthened awareness of nature-based well-being approaches for adults, children and young people
Supported cross-sector collaboration between practitioners, community organisations and media production
Contributed to wider public understanding of the role of nature in mental health, creativity and wellbeing
