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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Smartphone Technology and Nature Connection
This was just published on Miles Richardson’s Finding Nature blog. Miles has given permission for it to be reproduced here. The UK is a ‘smartphone society’ with 68% of adults owning a smartphone. Excessive use can give rise to social, behavioural and affective problems – 10% of British adolescents have been reported to exhibit problematic […]
Guest Blog: Mindful Birdwatching by Joe Harkness @birdtherapy
Mindful Birdwatching I asked on the Bird Therapy Twitter page what people thought connecting to nature really meant. The general consensus was that there are many ways to approach the statement, from ecological approaches to artistic approaches. A notion that was repeated a few times was to feel ‘part’ of nature as I have […]
How Nature Regulates Emotions and the Heart for Wellbeing
This is a fascinating blog distilling a newly publish paper by Dr Miles Richardson at University of Derby. How Nature Regulates Emotions and the Heart for Wellbeing There is plenty of evidence that nature is good for us, but how does being in nature impact on our emotions, body and wellbeing? Our latest paper, just published […]
Guest Blog: Silent Space 2016 – a pilot study by Liz Ware
By milesking on August 23, 2016 in gardening, nature and reflection, nature connection, Uncategorized
Today’s Guest Blog is by garden writer and photographer Liz Ware, who has been running a pilot study this summer that encourages gardens that open to the public to reserve an area where visitors can be silent. How often do we allow ourselves the time to be silent in a green place – […]
Retailer apologises for letting wildflowers grow.
This photo was recently sent to us by Lizzie Wilberforce, Wildlife Trusts South and West Wales Conservation Manager. The sign says “while we undertake a survey, we are unable to cut the grass in this area. We apologise for the look of the border while this is under way.” The border is actually a verge […]