Tree From Seed

The Partnership Journey

Click on each numbered arrow to explore the 7 Steps in the Partnership Journey.

Tree From Seed
Preparing the Soil Planting Seeds Nurturing Growth Tending Together Harvesting Fruits Sowing Again Enriching the Ecosystem

Preparing the Soil

Self-Assessment

  • Clarify your vision, strengths, and ideal audience
  • Determine what makes your forest therapy approach unique
  • Define your non-negotiables and flexibility points

Planting Seeds

Initial
Outreach

  • Research and identify potential partner organizations
  • Make thoughtful initial contact with decision-makers
  • Introduce the concept of forest therapy in their language

Nurturing Growth

Partnership Development

  • Build relationships through meaningful conversations
  • Listen deeply to understand partner needs and constraints
  • Co-create possibilities for collaboration

Tending Together

Agreement & Implementation

  • Formalize partnership details and responsibilities
  • Establish clear communication channels
  • Deliver exceptional forest therapy experiences

Harvesting Fruits

Evaluation & Benefits

  • Gather participant feedback and testimonials
  • Document outcomes and impacts
  • Celebrate successes together with your partner

Sowing Again

Renewal, Rejection & Referrals

  • Revisit and refresh the partnership
  • Seek referrals to new potential partnerships
  • Transform rejections into future opportunities
  • Apply lessons learned to future relationships

Enriching the Ecosystem

Expanding Impact

  • Develop new offerings based on experience.
  • Build a network of complementary partnerships.
  • Contribute to the broader field of forest therapy.