STEPS x Sporesight - Decomposition Day
We've been talking to Jess Jorgensen about her brilliant research endeavour Sporesight. "Sporesight is a way of thinking, inspired by nature’s intelligence. Through imagination, education and futures design, we’re on a mission to shape better ways to do business, for regenerative futures."
We are delighted to reveal the plan for the day...
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Decomposition Day
A day to slow down, get your decay on, and let something go.
Decomposition Day is a day to step out of the extractive urban grind, meet mushrooms in the woods, and practise the ancient art of decomposition.
Together in Ashdown Forest, we will learn from fungi – nature's hero decomposers – how to create the conditions for regenerative growth, by finding new forms of value in breaking things down.
Decompose to recompose. Rot, before regeneration.
You won’t open a laptop, think too hard, produce a deliverable or meet expectations.
You will meet mushrooms in the woods, find mycelium, decompose something and connect with good people.
Mostly, you'll walk away with a new frame for thinking about regenerative futures.
LOGISTICS:
Timing: 10:30 for an 11:00 start. We will finish at 15:00.
Nearest Station: East Grinstead (12 mins away by taxi)
Getting there
08:50-09:50 London Victoria to East Grinstead
Taxi to Goat Car Park, Forest Row RH18 5JG (Priory Road)
W3W /applauded.brochure.invested
Let us know if you want to jump in a shared cab from East Grinstead station once you have signed up.
Bring: walking shoes, light picnic lunch, flask of tea, an open mind, and at least one thing that you're willing to let die: a habit, a project, a mindset, a thing.
Accessibility is limited. Requires walking in the forest and is not wheelchair accessible.
What to pack:
Light backpack with picnic snacks, notebook, water, tea flask, camera.
Raincoat and walking shoes.
No laptops allowed.
Rough itinerary (total ≈6km walk)
10:30 for 11:00 start (or earlier if all arrive on 09:50 train)
Welcome, briefing
1 hr slow walk
Picnic lunch + Decomposition working session (attached - our office for the day!)
20 min return walk
15:00 taxi pick-ups
Take Homes
Mycelium building block, a mini Sporesight booklet and stickers, Decomposition methodology / toolkit to apply in your practice
i.e. this is more than just a day in the woods ;)