Explains how nature can help your mental health. Gives tips and ideas to try, and suggests where to go for more information.
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We've collected together some useful contacts in the following areas:
carryongardening.org.uk
Help for anyone with a disability to start or continue gardening.
tcv.org.uk
Runs conservation activities and a network of Green Gyms across the UK.
growwilduk.com (English)
growwilduk.com/cy (Welsh)
Kew Gardens outreach initiative that aims to bring people together to enjoy wildflowers and nature.
nsalg.org.uk
National organisation that upholds the rights and interests of the UK's allotment community.
farmgarden.org.uk
Information on care farming and community growing projects, including a network of local farms.
bumblebeeconservation.org
Aims to protect and raise awareness of bumblebees.
rspca.org.uk
Animal charity working to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals in England and Wales.
rspb.org.uk
Campaigning and conservation projects to protect wildlife and restore habitats.
canalrivertrust.org.uk (English)
canalrivertrust.org.uk/cymraeg (Welsh)
Looks after canals, rivers and locks in England and Wales.
forestryengland.uk
Works to protect England's woods and forests. Includes a searchable directory.
ngs.org.uk
Lists gardens and walks open to the public across England and Wales.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Lists walks and open gardens, parks and estates that you can visit.
naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Oversees and protects natural sites in Wales.
bghuk.com
Provides a safe space for Black women to explore the outdoors. Hosts nationwide group hikes, outdoor activity days and training events.
ramblers.org.uk
Supports people throughout England and Wales to spend time walking outdoors, through their programmes and community.
groundwork.org.uk
Aims to help improve local communities and provides details of volunteering opportunities.
wildlifetrusts.org
Organisation made up of local membership groups which care for nature sites.
This information was published in November 2021. We will revise it in 2024.
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