Cosan, Donegal Town

The Cosan programme is based around walking, talking and listening:

• Walking. We take walks on established nature trails all around Donegal that are roughly 3 km to 8 km in length. Weather doesn't stop us - we make sure everyone comes prepared with the appropriate clothing, sun protection, wet-gear, and proper walking shoes.
• Talking. During our walks, we have shoulder-to-shoulder chats, in which people can talk about their hobbies, their weekends, or anything going on in their lives that they want to share in this non-formal setting. After our walks, we use a reflective diary to encourage the practices of mindfulness and gratitude - people will share what they noticed on the walk that day, something that makes them happy, or something they are grateful for.
• Listening. During our walks, we also practice listening. We listen to the sounds of nature around us; we listen to each other; and we practice being respectful as we listen and allow other people the chance to talk and share.