We all have different reasons why we want to spend time in nature and the ways to connect with it, or maybe some feeling unsure about whether to try. As the experience of nature vary from person to person, you might find you get something completely different from one activity compared to someone else.

Spending some time outdoor in green space or bringing nature into everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Whether hiking in the mountains, walking in the forest, growing flowers and food in your own garden or being around animals, it can have lots of positive effects like:

• help you take time out and feel more relaxed
• improve your mood
• reduce feelings of stress or anger
• improve your sleep
• help you be more active