Nature for Health aims to connect more people in Greater Manchester with nature, for positive health and wellbeing outcomes
This website is designed to support the third sector to deliver more nature-based activities in Greater Manchester which lead to improved health and wellbeing . It includes a collection of free resources, such as information guides, templates and training, which enable community groups to harness the healing powers of nature.
If you’re looking to take part in a green activity, to maintain or improve your own health and wellbeing, please take a look at the social media feed below or explore our list of approved delivery partners.
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There’s no shortage of organisations delivering activities in nature, harnessing the outdoors to improve mental health and wellbeing. Take a look at the variety of activities taking place across Greater Manchester, and share yours by using the hashtag #gmnatureforhealth
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We are hosting a Family Friendly Nature & Wellbeing Event with Deane & Derby Cricket Club!
13/4/23
10:30am-12:30pm
Deane & Derby CC, 60 Chelsea Rd, Bolton, BL3 3BA
Find out more about different types of birds, make a bird feeder🦜🦚🦉🦆
See poster for more info
#gmnatureforhealth
Brilliant seeing this transformation #GMNatureForHealth
Some lovely. wonderful work being done in Kirkholt, The Strand Gardens @rbhousing @GroundworkGM @petrus_cmty A number of the individuals working on it have been referred through Primary Care. @NASPTweets #greenprescribing #MentalHealthAwareness
Fantastic turnout for the Bug Hotel workshop @IncrEdibleEdu. @SalfordCVS @CEOSalfordCVS @MattersSalford #GMNatureforhealth
Join Manchester Mind on their allotment in Chorlton for an afternoon learning about and practicing the art of mindfulness in nature.
Tues 28th March: 1-3pm - Email Cris to book your spot on cdavenport@lancswt.org.uk
#gmnatureforhealth @Lancswildlife @ManchesterMind @GMMH_NHS
This week our Bolton group made a herb spiral using reclaimed stone found on-site. The group have been working hard to clear the garden area to make it a much more welcoming place! @Lancswildlife #gmnatureforhealth
Working through a network of organisations #GMNatureforHealth has had over
-1100 referrals
-Supporting 940 people
-Bringing together 80 + green providers
Increased happiness, life satisfaction & a reduction in anxiety = clear benefits for people across our region.
This week, we came together with our partners to reflect & celebrate 2 years of #GMNatureforHealth.
Thank you to everyone for sharing personal sucess stories & further amplifying the impact of the project.
It's great to see a commitment to contining the growth of NfH in GM.
Celebration event on Wednesday @RHSBridgewater. Reflecting on the past 2 years, learning about the impact of #GMNatureforHealth. Inspiring listening to personal stories and having the chance to take part in nature-based taster sessions!
Flower crowns and smiles all round at the #GMNatureforhealth event yesterday. Thank you to our wonderful partners supporting people to access the benefits of #socialprescribing 🌼
Check out our #fabulous flower crowns!💐👑 Fantastic energy at yesterdays #GMNatureforHealth event with @RHSBridgewater, @PennineCareNHS, @SalfordCVS & more! Thanks to @BennionRachael for sharing more about our #SocialPrescribing work at PEIR, our #CommunityAllotment. 💙
Meet Julie 👋👋
Recovering from alcoholism and years of depression, Julie sought to take part in a community project which would support and accept her. Luckily, the Brinnington Big Local volunteers were in the process of transforming an unused space into an allotment!
Julie jumped at the opportunity and was thrilled to gain a new outlook on how nature and participating in community activities could improve her well-being!
Six years later, Julie is now the Chair of Brinnington Green Thumbs. She uses her passion for growing to inspire others about the benefits of nature for mental health.
"A few months ago I was really down, and I just said to another lady I’m going down to the gardens, and we both just cleared plots. The pair of us walked out of here as if we’d had the best day ever. It gives you somewhere beyond your own four walls to think." 💚
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#communityhub #GMNatureForHealth #communityspace #greenspace #greeningGM #natureforhealth #communityproject
Meet Julie 👋👋
Recovering from alcoholism and years of depression, Julie sought to take part in a community project which would support and accept her. Luckily, the Brinnington Big Local volunteers were in the process of transforming an unused space into an allotment!
Julie jumped at the opportunity and was thrilled to gain a new outlook on how nature and participating in community activities could improve her well-being!
Six years later, Julie is now the Chair of Brinnington Green Thumbs. She uses her passion for growing to inspire others about the benefits of nature for mental health.
"A few months ago I was really down, and I just said to another lady I’m going down to the gardens, and we both just cleared plots. The pair of us walked out of here as if we’d had the best day ever. It gives you somewhere beyond your own four walls to think." 💚
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#communityhub #GMNatureForHealth #communityspace #greenspace #greeningGM #natureforhealth #communityproject
Our Greater Manchester groups have been learning about safe and appropriate natural fire-lighting this week. Participants have practiced how to safely light and maintain a fire and have enjoyed roasting some marshmallows! lancashirewildlifetrust #gmnatureforhealth
Our Greater Manchester groups have been learning about safe and appropriate natural fire-lighting this week. Participants have practiced how to safely light and maintain a fire and have enjoyed roasting some marshmallows! lancashirewildlifetrust #gmnatureforhealth
We had an inspiring manchester_mind trip to ntcastlefieldviaduct last week. It was great to see the gardens and to hear how they are working with the local community. We look forward to seeing how the project continues to develop.
We had an inspiring manchester_mind trip to ntcastlefieldviaduct last week. It was great to see the gardens and to hear how they are working with the local community. We look forward to seeing how the project continues to develop.
One of our Prestwich groups have been busy working on a small unused patch of land turning it into a wildlife area. This week we put in some mini-ponds which we are going to plant-up in the coming weeks; along with creating a hibernaculum for any frogs that may move in! 🐸 lancashirewildlifetrust
#gmnatureforhealth
One of our Prestwich groups have been busy working on a small unused patch of land turning it into a wildlife area. This week we put in some mini-ponds which we are going to plant-up in the coming weeks; along with creating a hibernaculum for any frogs that may move in! 🐸 lancashirewildlifetrust
#gmnatureforhealth
Over the last 2 years, #GreaterManchester has been testing how nature-based activities can support communities facing the biggest health inequalities 🌱
Find out more about #GMNatureforHealth in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBC6d5Nxg0
Gardening sessions, community allotments, food growing schemes, conservation, walking groups & more
Over the last 2 years, #GreaterManchester has been testing how nature-based activities can support communities facing the biggest health inequalities 🌱
Find out more about #GMNatureforHealth in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBC6d5Nxg0
Gardening sessions, community allotments, food growing schemes, conservation, walking groups & more
Last week we welcomed boltoncarers for a taster session down at our Bolton hub. We had a great time making tin can planters and practising natural fire-lighting. We hope to see some of you down at our weekly sessions!
Interested in joining our sessions? Sign up using the link in our bio
#BoltonsFund #WeAreBoltonVCSE
#gmnatureforhealth
Last week we welcomed boltoncarers for a taster session down at our Bolton hub. We had a great time making tin can planters and practising natural fire-lighting. We hope to see some of you down at our weekly sessions!
Interested in joining our sessions? Sign up using the link in our bio
#BoltonsFund #WeAreBoltonVCSE
#gmnatureforhealth
We are excited to be working with openswimuk on a 3 week introduction to open water wellness at #SaleWaterPark as part our Health in Nature Trafford Project.
#openswim #salewaterpark #greensocialprescribing #gmnatureforhealth coop_foundation
We are excited to be working with openswimuk on a 3 week introduction to open water wellness at #SaleWaterPark as part our Health in Nature Trafford Project.
#openswim #salewaterpark #greensocialprescribing #gmnatureforhealth coop_foundation
Last week we had a great time down at Deane and Derby Cricket club hosting a family friendly event based all around birds. We made bird feeders, had a bird scavenger hunt and spoke about how to help birds in nature! #BoltonsFund #WeAreBoltonVCSE #gmnatureforhealth
lancashirewildlifetrust
Last week we had a great time down at Deane and Derby Cricket club hosting a family friendly event based all around birds. We made bird feeders, had a bird scavenger hunt and spoke about how to help birds in nature! #BoltonsFund #WeAreBoltonVCSE #gmnatureforhealth
lancashirewildlifetrust
Partners & Supporters
The initial GM Nature For Heath partnership, formed in 2019, was delivered by Sow the City, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Petrus, Salford CVS, City of Trees, RHS, GM Integrated Care Partnership and Groundwork Greater Manchester.
