Natural Choices

Natural Choices aims to enable people to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing through activities within the natural environment in Dorset.

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

In partnership with the NHS, the Wildlife Trusts have developed a national survey to gather views on how nature can benefit people's health.

This is an important way of ensuring that nature is included in public healthcare in future! 🩺🌿

Have your say: https://t.co/8owtgRz5eg

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

"No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song" 🪶🍂

[Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust @DCHFT]

Our Green Spaces Group have made a start on clearing the courtyards around the hospital in preparation for transforming these areas into accessible and relaxing spaces for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy. More volunteers welcome - contact [email protected]

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

A dose of nature from @RSPBDorset - if you can't get out to enjoy it in person, you can listen to this short video of Bearded Tits making their call at Radipole Lake in Weymouth.

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

Invitation to HAND Members Workshop - https://t.co/x4ECXvCdUN

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

You are invited to the first online workshop for all HAND members, to come together, share project updates, and develop joint working opportunities. Follow the link for more information and to book your space:

https://t.co/pouumqpCUs

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Monday 5th June is World Environment Day and we're celebrating with some mindfulness activities in local parks 💚

Join us to enjoy the amazing environment around us: https://t.co/LHcYmyygsV

#WorldEnvironmentDay #mindfulness #nature

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

Help shape the future of nature-based wellbeing opportunities in Dorset - complete our survey by deadline 4 June:
https://t.co/7YWHeiKvuJ

[Stepping into Nature @stepin2nature]

You can still book to join our Dorset History Walk on Wednesday 3rd May in Moreton 🌳 Starting with an introduction to the history, we will then walk around to look at some features of interest. Book your place free 👉 https://t.co/i3wvXhhp3b
#Moreton
#Dorset

[Sports and Social by Dorset Mental Health Forum @DMHF_social]

Today's Groups (Wednesday):

#Poole Social Group @LighthousePoole

#Bournemouth Social gym session at
@bournemouthuni/ @SportBU

#Weymouth Pool and Snooker at Snookes Weymouth

#Weymouth craft group at The Palm House

Times/locations/contacts: https://t.co/moNmcTVfsQ

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

@Active_Dorset @HealthyDorset @NHSDorset @helpandcare @helpandkindness @stepin2nature or use this link https://t.co/YjzBw7343p

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

Are you living with a long term health condition? Join artists from CoCreate for a free nature-art workshop in your area - follow the QR code below for the next available dates:

[Natural Choices @Nat_Choices]

If you have a long term health condition & want to discuss barriers you face when accessing nature, book your place on this online forum; 29th / 30th March: https://t.co/zStJlKjWyM
@DorsetAONB @NHSDorset @LWDorset @stepin2nature @Active_Dorset @healthydorset @helpandkindness

[Sports and Social by Dorset Mental Health Forum @DMHF_social]

Todays groups (FRIDAY):

#Dorchester gardening group at Dorchester Youth & Community Centre

#Boscombe social group at The Well Coffee Lounge

#Blandford social group atGinger Viking

Full activity list with times/locations/contacts: https://t.co/G78sM30MiG

#dorset #Community

[Stepping into Nature @stepin2nature]

The book, ‘Seasons of Stories: Winter’, travels through Winter taking delight in the seasonal changes taking place in nature and our relationship with those wintery days 🌨 Learn more 👇
https://t.co/erV2QMFX13
#Winter
#DorsetSeasons

[Stepping into Nature @stepin2nature]

Would you, or someone you know, benefit from receiving a physical copy of our winter book? Gift it for free to a friend, family member or neighbour with limited opportunities to connect to nature. Request a copy 👇
https://t.co/erV2QMFX13
#Dorset
#DorsetSeasons

[RSPB Weymouth Wetlands @RSPBWeymouth]

This #MindfulMonday, Laura visits Lodmoor, along the west side of the reserve to observe the beauty of a sunny morning and the views from this path.

[RSPB Weymouth Wetlands @RSPBWeymouth]

This #MindfulMonday, join Laura as she takes a walk around Radipole Lake and visits one of her favourite spots to stop and watch the wildlife. This video is only a couple of minutes long, so why not spend a short time enjoying the sights and sounds of our nature reserve.