“For most of my life I’ve relied upon the soil to nurture me as much as I nurture the soil and grow plants” – well-known broadcaster and gardener Monty Don shares his views on connecting with the earth. Creating real
A healthy, diverse and vibrant natural world is essential to human wellbeing – for individuals, communities and society as a whole. The video below, features many well known voices including Satish Kumar, Vandana Shiva, Monty Don and more. This video
In this post the Wildlife Trusts report their latest research showing that volunteering in nature is good for our mental health. The Wildlife Trusts has published a report which examines the effects of volunteering in nature on people’s mental health. The
An inspiring project in Axminster, Devon is developing self-belief, practical skills and wellbeing amongst a cohort of volunteers in recovery from substance misuse. The Old Dairy Kitchen is a wonderful, educational kitchen and community dining space based on Trill Farm
By Kate Reed, Network of Wellbeing Recently I attended an inspiring Wildness and Wellbeing summer seminar at Young Wood near Taunton. It was a great opportunity to share experience, explore good practice and find new ways of connecting with nature
30 Days Wild is a campaign running throughout June encouraging people to do something wild every day for thirty days. No matter where you live – from an urban jungle to a windswept mountain – wildlife and wild places are all
The environment is central to our wellbeing in so many ways; from the health benefits of connecting with nature, to the natural resources that sustain our lives. That is why here at the Network of Wellbeing we decided to mark World
Mac Macartney is an author and speaker on values-based leadership. Over a period of twenty years he was mentored by a group of Native Americans, which has deeply influenced his worldview and informs his work with everyone from corporates to
Guest post by Karen Liebenguth, Green Space Coaching & Mindfulness Training. This post is part of NOW’s series of blog posts and videos for World Environment Day. “A good walk puts things right,” as my friend Jane once said after a
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” – Jane Goodall We are
With growing awareness of the benefits of nature on our psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing, why aren’t we looking to integrate the outdoors more into working life? Empty Office Day calls on companies and organisations to plan quality time outdoors on
Guest blog post by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Australia We all need nature. She gives us air, water, food and shelter. Some of our best times are experienced outdoors, and a wealth of evidence shows the benefits of nature for
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