Nature and our health
Natural England recently published a report summarising evidence of the benefits of nature-based interventions for people, like outdoor exercise, education and gardening. Read Principal Adviser, Ruth Lamont’s blog to learn more about the relationships between nature and human health and wellbeing.
Benefits of gardening with children are backed by research
The Children & Nature Network have reshared this Research Digest that summarizes studies focusing on the benefits of garden-related activities for children. Also included are studies highlighting unique strategies used by programs to engage children and youth in gardening activities.
A narrative review of reviews of nature exposure and human health and well-being in the UK
Published by Natural England (March 2024), this extensive review was completed to provide a clear understanding of existing evidence linking exposure to nature and human health and well-being. It looks at the impact of exposure to natural environments and active engagement with them. The review adds to understanding of the [...]
Finding Nature News: Nature play for gender equity
Check out this lead story in the Children and Nature Network March bulletin. Director of Green Schoolyards and Communities Priya Cook takes a close look at how incorporating natural elements into schoolyard design can help encourage girls to get active, and the accompanying Stat Sheet.
Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping developed through John Muir Award research
This John Muir Trust news article (13 March 2024) shares early findings from this research project as a system intervention for a healthier planet and people. The method explores interconnected factors that impact on young people’s nature connectedness and relationship with wild places.
Listen to the Make Space for Nature podcast!
NatureScot’s Make Space for Nature podcast is now live, featuring the collaborative research project Scotland’s outdoor classroom: enriching learning by heading outside The podcast is available on all the usual podcast apps: Facebook post here Instagram post here LinkedIn post here Tweet on X, as before, is here
