Hiking is both dependent and connected to nature, as an opportunity to both connect us with the health of our bodies and the natural world. The course will explore ways that hiking can exist in harmony with nature and support a greener future and economy for Gran Canaria. Our mental health, self-confidence and employability can be boost by participation in nature projects.

Hiking can immerse the participant in the natural environment and engage in safe and healthy spaces. For decades governments have taken the natural environment for granted. From an education and advocacy perspective, this course will leverage hiking and other outdoor leisure activities in natural environments and promote the important role that course participants can play in acting for nature. The course will use hiking as a tool to promote environmental awareness and proactively address the broader environmental challenges. The course will explore how hiking’s close and intimate relationship with nature can be opti