Nature is amazing, isn’t it? Science tells us that it’s vital for our wellbeing – whether it be by lifting our mood or helping us heal after a medical operation. Yet so often we take it for granted. Here, as
Kate Barranco is the Network & Storytelling Coordinator for Ecological Belonging at The Wellbeing Project – a global initiative to catalyse inner wellbeing for all changemakers. Here, she explains what ecological belonging is, why it matters and how you can
In a world that moves ever faster, nature offers a quiet remembering. Beneath the noise, notifications and never ending to do lists lies an older rhythm one your body still recognises. Nature connection is not a luxury or a passing
It’s been a wet and windy, dark and grey January, but Melissa Noble of the Academy of Wide-hearted Living still managed to find time for a walk in the woods. Here she reflects on the healing power of nature –
Alan Heeks is the author of Natural Happiness: use organic gardening skills to cultivate yourself, which explores lessons from his twenty years’ experience of helping people learn from nature, and from creating gardens and an organic farm. On Tuesday, 4th
As we move further into Springtime, we’re focusing on the wellbeing benefits of connection; to ourselves, each other and the natural world. Recently we co-hosted Planting Seeds of Wellbeing: Community Access to Nature Through Growing – an online event co-hosted with Eden
A series of events run by Eden Project Communities and the Network of Wellbeing, with a range of inspiring speakers, exploring how small steps to connect with nature can make a big difference – for our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of our communities
Nature, wellbeing and literature have always been connected for me. My childhood memories of discovering the natural world are entangled with the fictional worlds that I was also exploring: the landscapes of Wind in the Willows, The Famous Five and
The links between nature and wellbeing are strong and clear, so it should be no surprise that foraging boosts wellbeing; after all, it prompts us to not only get out in nature, but to pick, smell and taste it! However,
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
The wellbeing benefits of the natural world are regularly highlighted through our work at the Network of Wellbeing, and so it’s a pleasure to see that many other people share our passion. One example of this is the well-respected Arts and
We have too much to learn from observing nature which can help us to nourish our sense of resilience and wellbeing. As highlighted in a previous guest post for NOW, there are seven principles forming the basis of his book
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
Get the latest wellbeing news and events
Newsletter signup
Get the latest wellbeing news and events
Search
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
