About - The Human Nature Partnership

The Human Nature Partnership exists to bring the science of nature connection to forward thinking organisations. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are experts in organisational change, engagement and doing good things for nature in towns and cities.

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Lee Evans is a former academic who began his journey into urban greening over 10 years ago as a member of the Brighton & Hove Building Green ‘community green roof’ course. Lee trained in Switzerland, before founding two innovative and national award-winning businesses: Organic Roofs and Green Roof Revival Ltd. He is a member of the Association for Environmentally Conscious Building.

James Farrell is a coach and environmentalist whose work connects people and planet. James has over 30 years’ experience in environmental leadership and delivery, and has worked in a wide variety of roles including executive and business management, partnerships, operations and policy. He is Director of The Natural Coaching Company, Founder of Brighton & Hove Building Green, and works for a Government agency. He is a Chartered Environmentalist and a Professional Certified Coach.

Our Associates

photo of nick gant Nick Gant is co-founder of Community21 and is Sustainable Communities lead at the University of Brighton. He is an award winning designer, educator and published researcher. For over 20 years, Nick has developed products that consider the social, cultural and industrial value of materials and new opportunities for circular and efficient systems. Nick is working with us to bring nature and wellbeing engagement to life in our work for the NHS.

Julia Roberts is a theatre specialist who has worked as Performing Arts consultant for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, Creative Agent for Creative Partnerships Sussex and Surrey, and Programme Manager and Live Arts Creative Producer for a disability arts organisation. She is CEO of the creative spaces charity Culture Shift. Julia is working with us at the moment to engage staff and patients in the NHS in the design of gardens and other nature connection spaces.

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Will Sandy is a landscape architect and environmentally focused designer with more than 15 years’ experience in the industry. Will joins the dots between architecture, art, the environment and imagination adopting an innovative approach to the standard design process. He is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and he sits on the Design Council Expert Panel as a specialist advisor. Alongside professional practice he teaches Landscape Architecture and Urban Design at Greenwich University.

Amber Elliott Amber is currently working as a Designer & Project Manager for the award-winning multidisciplinary art duo, A.A Murakami / Studio Swine developing and project managing artwork and immersive exhibitions world-wide for museums and brands. With experience in the art and architecture industry working at the UK’s leading design + fabrication workshop millimetre in Brighton, she specialises in developing, designing, drafting and project managing a variety of large scale public art installations, structures and sculptures.

The pathways of senses, contact, beauty, meaning and care inform our unique combination of design and engagement for the benefit of your people, your brand, and your impact.

With knowledge and experience in the envirionment, coaching and science of nature and health, we pride ourselves on being committed, personable, responsive and results focused.

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Helping you connect with nature

The Human Nature Partnership exists to bring the science of nature connection to forward thinking organisations. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are experts in organisational change, engagement and doing good things for nature in towns and cities.

Our Associates

The pathways of senses, contact, beauty, meaning and care inform our unique combination of design and engagement for the benefit of your people, your brand, and your impact.

With knowledge and experience in the envirionment, coaching and science of nature and health, we pride ourselves on being committed, personable, responsive and results focused.