How nature can boost your health

On 2 June 2026 we facilitated a woodland well-being day for adults at New Earswick Nature Reserve funded by York and North Yorkshire Council and Better Connect.

WOODLAND WELLBEING DAY
Participant Feedback & Outcomes

100%
Skills Development
Supported

100%
Feel Less Isolated &
More Connected

100%
Feel More
Confident

🌱 CONNECTION

Every participant who completed a feedback form reported feeling less isolated and more connected. They liked

“Connecting with other people.”

“Interacting with different people to help me feel more connected socially.”

Participants said

“I would have isolated myself and this would have likely spiralled.”

💪 CONFIDENCE

Participants reported increased confidence through learning new creative skills, developing photography knowledge, trying new activities and taking part in a welcoming environment.

🎨 LEARNING NEW SKILLS

Photography, watercolour techniques, Handpan music and rhythm, nature and wildlife awareness, and social confidence and communication skills.

❤️ A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

“Rebecca is so welcoming and easy to talk to.”

“She really cares and this shines through her work.”

Participants consistently described the experience as inclusive, friendly, supportive and relaxing.

🧘 WELLBEING

“It was the most mindful and relaxed I have felt in a long time.”
“I felt happy and positive after the day out.”

CONTINUING IMPACT

Many participants intend to attend future sessions, continue mindful photography, use creative skills at home and stay connected with others.

“I had an operation yesterday and if it wasn’t that I know how much being at one of Rebecca’s outings would help, I would have isolated myself and this would have likely spiralled.”

We are enjoying another woodland well-being day in the 21 July 2026 and although this is adult based we welcome participants to bring their families.

Tuesday 21 July 2026

Woodland Wellbeing Day 📍 New Earswick Nature Reserve, York 🕥 10:30am – 2:00pm

A family-friendly day of nature-based wellbeing activities.

Families, adults, and children are all welcome to join us for a relaxed day of creativity, connection, and time outdoors.

Activities include mindful photography, nature-based experiences, crafts, and opportunities to connect with others in a supportive environment. Book here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-woodland-wellbeing-day-tickets-1986440070725

Mindful Photography UK CIC
Slow Down • Take Notice • Nurture Awareness

Thank you Trevor and Sib for these images