Blog: Health and wellbeing

Wild Writing by Nicola Chester

Wellbeing walks at College Lake

On our walks, we use a simple tool: engaging our senses to become aware of our surroundings, which creates mental stillness.

Notice the nature that's all around you and have your wildest June

Join in with the UK's biggest nature challenge this June!

A group of volunteers standing in front of a brick wall and trees

Returning to volunteering

Volunteer Hannah Webley describes how returning to volunteering after a long break due to the pandemic felt like coming home

A beautiful young woman sits on the grass in a park, with daisies in the foreground and blossoming trees behind. She has her head thrown back and her eyes closed, enjoying the peace of nature

Vitamin N - using nature to help improve our wellbeing

30 Days Wild is the perfect opportunity to discover the health benefits of spending time in nature. Rob Gordon shares some of his top tips for relaxing in nature this June.

Why it's time to have a wild June

Take The Wildlife Trusts' month-long nature challenge for a really wild June. It's been proven to make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to nature.

How nature can help improve everyone's wellbeing

Kaya Saman explains how the tranquility of a nature reserve helps with some of the issues of living with Autism.

Woman and girl sitting in long grass reading a book in front of a tower block

Get started with 30 Days Wild

The UK's biggest nature challenge is here. We've got 10 wild ideas to get you started.

BBOWT CEO Estelle Bailey having a wild photoshoot as part of 30 Days Wild.

30 Days Wild - have you signed up yet?

Estelle Bailey, Chief Executive of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, explains why we all need to go wild in June.

New volunteer opportunities at the Nature Discovery Centre

Our Engaging with Nature project, based in Thatcham, is looking for volunteers. Project officer, Carrie Starbuck explains more about the role and how to get involved.