Whether you have been to Burning Man, Nowhere or any other burner gathering, the survival guide is a must-read for all participants. More detailed info will be sent out closer to the event.
Nest is a non-profit organisation that runs solely on the energy and enthusiasm of its volunteers: everyone who attends is co-creating the space and experiences they wish to explore. No one gets in for free or gets paid for their contribution – from carpenters, artists and musicians, right up to the organising crew and board members. The more you put in the more you get back.
Preparing for Burning Nest
How do I get involved?
No matter what you’re passionate about, we guarantee there’s a way for you to get involved – and meet some other A+ humans while you’re at it. Whether toting a radio with our heroic ranger team, building essential infrastructure, greeting the Nestling arrivals, creating décor and signage, offering a workshop, guiding an experience, or drafting genius web content, participation is the best possible way to immerse yourself in the Burn experience.
Check out the Participation page for all the details.
Need Inspiration?
There is no “right” way to do the theme. It is just a prompt; a cue. What does it stir up in you? We welcome your own interpretation of the theme.
Packing list
Stumped for what to bring to Burning Nest? We’ve put together a handy packing list to get you started – check it out here >>
Enjoying Burning Nest
Wander
There is no right way to do Nest. Follow your heart, your nose, your curiosity. Meet interesting people. Visit different corners of the Glade. Have your own unique Nest experience.
What’s On?
Check out the What When Where Guide to see the schedule of activities on at any given time. You’re welcome to drop in and join anything on the programme (unless otherwise stated) so see what tickles your fancy and go check it out!
Where to go?
Each of the Theme Camps brings something different to Nest.
Swing by and check out the vibe!
Check out the art installations on display all across the Glade.
Visit the Effigy before it goes up in flames on Saturday! And leave a message in the Temple before it burns on Sunday night.
Safety and Wellbeing
Safety
If you need help, contact the Rangers on site. They will escalate to Security, Medical, Consent or Site Lead.
Do not swim in the lake. There is no lifeguard on duty.
Carry lights with you at night.
Be careful around fire. Respect the Fire Wardens’ instructions during the Burns.
Wellbeing
If you need emotional support, head to Welfare Enough. Enjoy a cup of tea, some supportive words and a moment of calm away from it all.
Know your limits! Take care of yourself. The members of Welfare are trained in substance harm reduction if needed.
Take care of each other! Be kind and gentle with yourself and others.
Consent and Boundaries
Consent Culture
Consent culture is crucial to allow Burning Nest to feel safe and comfortable for all participants. Only when people feel they can trust that their boundaries will be respected, can we explore the incredible possibilities of connection, community, expression and creation to their fullest extent.
Take a look at Burning Nest’s Code of Conduct and Consent information.
Photography
Not everyone wants to have every moment captured and immortalised on the internet… You must get explicit consent from all individuals before photographing or videoing them. You must also confirm their permission to use the photo/video publicly, whether it’s online, print or social media.
No photos or videos may be used for commercial purposes.
Breaching Consent
If you are concerned that a participant is behaving in a way that violates your boundaries or those of another participant, you can discuss this with a ranger or member of the Consent team. As a community we take consent very seriously, and breaches will not be tolerated.
To learn more about Burning Nest consent policies, see our Consent information or contact consent@burningnest.co.uk.
Nudity and PDA
Public nudity is permitted at Nest. It is common to see topless people, and less common to see people wearing no bottoms. Nudity may be a part of someone’s Radical Self-Expression.
People have sex and engage in other R-rated activities while at Nest.
However, Burning Nest is also a family-friendly event, with children present. Some adults don’t consent to witness heated activities in public spaces either. Be considerate of others present before acting.