What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people
This Child in the City article (15 April 2024) describes how incorporating natural elements into the built environment can benefit neurodiverse users.
The impact of counting butterflies on nature connectedness and wellbeing in citizen scientists
This Biological Conservation (Volume 292, April 2024, 110497) article highlights: Citizen science research rarely considers nature connectedness, an important driver of pro-conservation behaviours. A quasi-experimental design explored the impact of citizen science participation on nature connection and wellbeing. Big Butterfly Count participation increased nature connectedness and nature and butterfly noticing, and [...]
Green social prescribing: the power of a natural prescription
This NHS Forest blog post (14 March 2024) explores a natural community-based solution to improving our mental and physical health. This includes the concept of nature connectedness.
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.
Charity’s nature-based scheme helping local youngsters back into education
This article from the Greenock Telegraph (1 April 2024) describes how Barnardo’s Scotland has been running its ‘B-Wild’ project in eight localities, including Inverclyde, since 2020. The initiative allows young people to get out and about in nature and explore what the world has to offer. More than 800 children and [...]
Policy for a New Relationship with Nature
This post on Finding Nature (7 March 2024), shares information about new policy briefing which introduces the concept of nature connectedness as a catalyst for change. It shows how fostering a deeper relationship with nature that goes beyond simply spending time outdoors. The briefing then offers ideas that can help [...]
Counting butterflies for calm, connection, and conservation
This Finding Nature post (5 March 2024) reflects on the value of taking part in the Big Butterfly Count and other citizen science activities. It notes benefits to wellbeing and action for nature.
Invitation to a Study: Hearing wildlife
University of Derby researchers are interested in exploring the impact of listening to brief recordings about different wildlife species on people’s knowledge and attitudes towards them. This is a voluntary role, although participants can enter a prize draw. Taking part in this study will contribute to knowledge about people’s relationships [...]
