This paper addresses the critical need for enhanced communication and reflection on environmental issues and the intricate relationship between nature and society amid contemporary global challenges. While the Ecosystem Service concept was initially developed to highlight these interconnections, its anthropocentric and techno-economic bias has been criticised for narrowing its effectiveness in participatory processes. Drawing on the rich academic discourse in this field, the paper pivots towards the Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) concept, which offers a broader and more relational perspective on how nature supports human life. Building on this theoretical framework, we introduce the Collective Ecosystems toolkit, a novel tool designed to facilitate participatory processes concerning environmental concerns. This toolkit, which is currently being tested, includes three components: a board game for interactive learning, an application for subjective input and assessment, and a digital platform for collective analysis and visualisation. The goal is to engage with local communities and foster a more context-related and culturally informed evaluation of nature’s values, by offering a practical approach to understanding and communicating the cascading effects of land use changes. Ultimately, the toolkit seeks to generate local knowledge, enhance democratic mechanisms in environmental governance, and support more informed and inclusive policymaking.