We’ve been fundraising for a new project following on from our Poundbury Nature Project. This new project will use nature-based activities to support local residents struggling with their mental health We’ve managed over £5400 so far via the Save Our Wild Isles Aviva Community Fund Crowdfunder. You can read about the project by following this […]
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Guest Blog: Minds Need Natural Restoration by Jane Wilkinson
By milesking on February 21, 2018 in Guest blog, mental health benefits of nature, nature and reflection
Sitting in a bird hide calms me. Walking down “Green Lane” at my local nature reserve slackens the umbilical cord to my stress and worries for a while. Its February in the UK. Temperatures hover around freezing. It rains, snows, and the wind blows. And yet, wrapped up well, I am transported to a […]
30 Days Wild – Get Involved!!!
We’re reposting this from Dara McAnulty’s blog (with permission). Dara is a 13 year old aspiring naturalist scientist and conservationist. Date: May 21, 2017Author: Young Fermanagh Naturalist 9 Comments When we moved to Fermanagh in 2013, the whole idea was to experience more freedom and fresh air – to slow down and feel more ‘wild’. […]