Imagine flourishing natural sites in every neighborhood, nurtured by residents, fostering a sense of belonging.
Envision residents feeling a sense of place in public, urban, and natural spaces, experiencing well-being through exposure to nature.
The future lies in urban communities cultivating natural parks for future generations' sake, and I'm dedicated to this vision.
Romy Urban Nature stems from my deep understanding of urban nature's impact on residents' well-being, extending from my academic research. It offers residents the chance to explore nature within the city and discover green spaces for community activities.
I'm Romy Chillag.
An urban nature researcher and the owner of Romy Urban Nature business, offering tours, lectures, training, and consulting for authorities and organizations on urban nature topics.
I live in the city, believe in communities, and breathe nature.
I am a certified tour guide, holding bachelors and masters' degrees in geography with a specialization in urban planning. In the offered contents, I integrate knowledge gathered from various realms of content: guiding tours, research, mindfulness, community and environmental initiatives, and urban planning.
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Tours in Tel Aviv
Discover Tel Aviv, explore selected cities, catered tours for businesses and private groups, and tours for children.
Seeking to break the routine and experience an inspiring tour and a unique adventure within the city?
No need to travel far; you can uncover pieces of paradise right within the urban landscape!
The tours offer participants the opportunity to experience the splendor of the park, expose them to enchanting and natural corners of the city, and wander through them with a curious and fresh perspective. During the tours, we delve into the history, botany, park planning, the significance of urban nature, community initiatives in the neighborhood, and more.
Lectures
Nature as a Promoter of Mental Resilience – How Can Nature Support Us?
An inspiring lecture exploring the profound link between humans and nature, and strategies for enhancing mental resilience through nature.
Topics include the emotional impact of nature, nurturing human-nature bonds, insights from research conducted in Israeli natural parks, and practical tools for resilience.
An opportunity to learn about the profound relationship between humans and the natural world, and how it can positively impact mental well-being.
Sense of Belonging and Commitment in Human-Nature Connection - Urban Communities Nurturing Parks
Our lecture introduces a model for enhancing residents' connection to nature by fostering urban communities that nurture natural parks. Developed from thorough research, this model offers actionable insights for professionals in local authorities and environmental organizations.
Key topics include the human-nature connection, practical tools for nurturing urban green spaces, and insights from research conducted in parks in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Community Residents Training
Neighborhood Activism Course: Urban Community Nurturing a Natural Park
The training program fosters a deeper connection between residents, nature, and the community, enhancing residents' influence and sense of belonging.
Topics covered include the Community Cultivating a Park model, successful global examples, site tours, and assistance in creating implementation plans. Participants engage with urban authorities to ensure community goals are met.
The outcome? A detailed document guiding volunteer groups and serving as a foundation for community building.
Consulting Services:
Connecting residents to the local nature site
The Establishment of a Community Nurturing Urban Nature Park project - Connecting residents to the local nature site
This process facilitates a strategic plan to connect residents with neighborhood parks by guiding decision-makers and managers. It identifies underutilized parks, turning communities into partners in nurturing them. Studies show that community engagement in park nurturing enhances residents' sense of belonging and environmental commitment, leading to positive ripple effects in neighborhoods and community security.
Participants receive a social survey, strategy building for nature connection, resident training, and establishment of an activists group.
It's for professionals, municipalities, coordinators, and managers of urban nature sites. The plan includes creating a social survey, building a strategy for nature connection, resident training, and establishing an activists group in the field.
