We live in a society where technology controls almost everything we do. Young people are even more driven by their use of technology and the need to be connected to it at all times. But what if we took that technological connection away and gave them a new type of connection? We know, it’s not […]
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5 ways to maintain Family Wellbeing during a Lock Down
We all know how hard it is to keep positive during a lock down. The period at the beginning of this year was really tough for a lot of people. However, it doesn’t have to take a toll on your wellbeing; and here we provide some things to try to help the whole family stay […]
Good Things in Nature – Ways to improve your connection with nature
A strong, and defined, connection with nature lies at the core of creating a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. As well as helping keep the planet healthy it can build community ties. It has been stated that noticing “good things” in nature will help build this connection and develop a sense of wellbeing. Connecting with […]
Nature Art, a therapy for all
Nature Art, Eco Art, Nature Art Therapy or whatever you choose to call it, allows participants to be active in nature, without the need for talking (although you can if you want). The activities that people undertake range massively from simple placement of natural objects next to one another to large artistic creations using many […]
Nature and Mental Health
We talk a lot to our participants about the benefits that nature has on mental health. When we say “mental health”, we don’t just mean those people who have a diagnosed mental health condition, but also those who have stress or anxiety in their lives for a short period of time. Poor mental health affects […]
Natural Killer Cells
Phytoncide, which is a chemical released from plants, especially trees, helps humans produce natural killer cells within our immune system. These cells are what our bodies use to attack those things that attack us. They can also help improve anxious or depressive conditions and reduce blood pressure. A number of studies, predominantly in Japan, have […]
Noticing Nature
On a walk this week, we spent a long time looking for the creatures that inhabit the woodland and grassland around Moira Furnace, Leicestershire. You can always hear the grasshoppers and crickets that live in the long grass near the lime kilns. We spent ages trying to glimpse a sight of one as they are […]
Connecting with nature
I have always loved being outside in nature. My parents had to fight to get me in instead of fighting to get me out. My friends and I would always be exploring the tunnels, tracks and scrub land near the house I grew up in. This was all before the National Forest was what it […]