Nature and Wellbeing

Individuals from the Asian ethnic group and Black ethnic group outside gardening

Nature for wellbeing

Nature for wellbeing

The natural world is the foundation of our health, wellbeing and prosperity

Evidence shows that a thriving, wildlife-rich environment benefits both physical and mental health. People with nature on their doorstep are more active, mentally resilient and have better all-round health. Every day, we're working to bring wildlife to more people, and more people to wildlife. 

Get involved and make socialising, volunteering and exercise in natural places central to your daily life.

5 ways to wellbeing

Be Active
Go outside for a walk or explore your nearest nature reserve
Connect
With the people around you, share your wildlife experiences
Give
Do something to help your local place and the people that live there
Take Notice
Of the everyday wildness on your doorstep
Learn
Try something new outside

A study of Wildlife Trust volunteers showed that 95% of participants with low mental wellbeing at the start of volunteering reported an improvement in 6 weeks
The Wildlife Trusts
Image of child bird watching at South Walney Nature Reserve

Bird watching at South Walney Nature Reserve 

Get off the beaten track

Visit a nature reserve

Enjoy wildlife & escape to a wild place near you.

Browse nature reserves
“Volunteering at the reserve helps me keep fit and meet new people and it’s also great to see so much wildlife.”