The Nature for Health project is dedicated to improving wellbeing by reconnecting people with the natural world.
Spending time outdoors has proven benefits for mental health and physical wellbeing. Going into green spaces can reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Gentle activities like walking, gardening, or simply sitting among trees help to improve our mood and keep us calm.
Physically, nature encourages movement that supports heart health, improves sleep, and builds strength without pressure or intensity. Shared experiences in nature create social connection, reducing loneliness and isolation and creating a sense of belonging.
Nature for Health activities
The bee keeping workshop outside at Shaw House community garden.
Bee keeping workshop
Nature for Health offers a wide range of activities designed to help people connect with nature and each other. Activities can include:
gentle outdoor pilates sessions that promote flexibility and calm
creative workshops like wreath making that spark joy and mindfulness
community garden projects
seasonal crafts
nature-based experiences such as a bee keeping workshop
All activities aim to improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and create a sense of belonging.
Community gardening
Our community garden projects provide hands-on opportunities to grow and nurture plants while building friendships.
We also have family fun days, which provide inclusive spaces for all ages to enjoy the outdoors together.
Shaw House Community Gardens volunteer information pack [9MB] . Or, find out how to get involved on the West Berkshire Directory.
