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Resources to help people connect with nature locally
13/08/2021
Easy to follow, simple, free activities offer a way to engage with green spaces in our local area
We’re being invited to connect with nature and look after wildlife with the help of some easy-to-use resources created by Cherwell District Council.
A new leaflet and online hub offer advice about how to engage with green spaces in our local area and signpost a range of information that’s available.
The new resources have their roots in Cherwell’s Community Nature Plan, which was approved at the start of the year. The document reaffirms the council’s strong commitment to the natural environment for people and wildlife in north Oxfordshire, particularly highlighting the importance nature has played in supporting wellbeing during the pandemic.
Councillor Andrew McHugh, Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “These resources provide a great opportunity for people to immerse themselves in nature, taking time to really feel the mental health benefits of being outside and observing the wildlife on our doorstep. They also make it easy for everyone to enjoy their local parks and green spaces and understand more about the importance of the district’s natural environment”.
The resources have been designed to be easy to follow, offering simple, free activities for people of all ages and abilities. A leaflet gives clear information about the health benefits of experiencing the great outdoors alongside fun, free activities anyone can do to feel more engaged with nature.
This is supported by a dedicated online hub which is updated throughout the year, providing ideas to help people enjoy and engage with their local environment. It also signposts users to a range of information from conservation organisations such as the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and the Woodland Trust.
Cherwell’s wellbeing team are also offering to send the information in an accessible format for those who are not online.
The nature hub can be found here and the team can be contacted on 01295 221980.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam