Dovile Urbanaviciene

Hello! I’m Dovile, and my life’s purpose is to reconnect people with nature. For the past 11 years, I have successfully managed a forest school and kindergarten in Lithuania. With academic training in Business Administration and Sustainability, along with qualifications as a forest school leader, forest therapy practitioner and laughter yoga facilitator, I combine expertise with passion to create meaningful outdoor learning experiences.

As an enthusiastic advocate for active well-being, I lead my forest school team in nurturing a deeper bond with nature and fostering personal growth. I also deliver comprehensive training to educators in Lithuania and internationally, championing forest school principles that emphasise long-term learning, safe risk-taking, quality curriculum, holistic teaching and learner-centred approaches in natural environments.

As a member of the STPM team, I head the Outdoor Education, Nature Connection and Play Based Learning course, which I have developed and directed for over 11 years. The course is hosted between two nature parks by the Baltic Sea in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy hiking with family and friends, relaxing in the sauna and taking invigorating swims in cold water. I simply cannot imagine life without dancing, singing and laughing.