IN NATURE
TOGETHER
Photo credits - Nicole Van Zutphen
Naturally Connected brings people together through community events & immersive nature retreats.
We connect curious communities through tailored events to break down silos, learn and to nuture strong and sustainable communities.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation x Naturally Connected - June 2025
Photo credit @ John Kelsey
Join us as
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You are looking for a meaningful adventure in nature with a group of like minded individuals, check out our retreats and referral section. We list a curated list of nature based retreats hosted by our partners. You can sign up as an individual, with your friends or even family members.
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You are an association or a not for profit, supporting your ecosystem and communities. You are looking to develop your network of partners and donors. Get in touch to learn how Naturally Connected can help you achieve your goals
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You are an existing network, community, family office, foundation, fund, looking to expand your activities and reach. Book a call to learn how we can provide your community with a unique experience that will strengthen ties and engagement. We will provide the strategic and operational support to ensure your experience reaches its goals while making sure you focus on what you do best.
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You are looking for a way to reach a new community of people and associate your brand with associations doing deep work in the natural world, book a call to find out how Naturally Connected can create great Return On Investment on your sponsorship budget
They said it!
“Given a heavy month of board and Annual General Meeting prep, your day on the water replenished me, ”
Partner Carolynn Beaty, Executive Director of the Sitka Foundation, Canada
“I loved The “for a vacation" feel while supporting a good organization & learning from scientists on the work they are doing.”
Participant Cora Xiao, Investor at InvestEco Capital, Canada
“My sincere thanks and appreciation to you for initiating this entire effort. This initiative has given the Raincoast team so much joy and energy with new perspectives on our action”
Host organisation Chris Genovali, Executive Director of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation
FAQs
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By creating spaces for genuine collaboration and hands-on learning, we bridge passionate individuals and organizations with groups doing meaningful field-based environmental work.
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Naturally Connected works with organizations building science based projects in the biodiversity and climate change space. Those organization are our “host organizations” and a strong component of the Naturally Connected model.
The list of our partner hosts is available on request. But if you follow me on LinkedIn you can also figure out who they are ;)
If you would like to share the work of organizations you know who would be a great fit for this type of learning expeditions, let us know.
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You will see just below the information for our first two winter trips in February and March 2026. There are more in the making. Stay tunned.
If you are interested in one of those trips or want to build a tailor made adventure along a similar line, reach out so that we can plan this together.
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The Naturally Connected expeditions is available to all curious individuals keen to join. We will provide you with an application form to learn more about you and make sure this is a fit.
If you would like to build a trip for a specific group you are working with, reach out and let’s build an experience together for your group with the incredible organizations in the Naturally Connected ecosystem
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It will depend on the destination and format. All trips are organized with an organization that is working towards preserving our planet. The participation fees covers a donation to the organization and a trip fee covering the work of Naturally Connected.
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Naturally Connected is not a travel agency. We are an event management company and will organize the trip for you and your team in collaboration with travel specialists. However, we will ask you to book your own travel and accommodation. We are happy to provide some guidance to make the planning as smooth and convenient for you (and your team).
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Our goal is to develop nature and science driven learning expeditions so that you or your team not only connects with each other and nature, so that you learn something new, something that will broaden your views. By doing this, you will also support the work of an organization through your financial support.
Meet the creator of your next immersive experience
Davina MacPhail
With 20+ years experience building impact focused communities in Asia, Europe and North America, Davina founded Naturally Connected to bridge the gap between conservation organisations and environmentally curious communities.
Her passion lies in creating transformative outdoor experiences that foster both personal growth and environmental awareness, building lasting networks of conservation-minded individuals.