Link to Nature

Our Link to Nature programme is a way of improving the well-being of our clients. There is a wealth of research about how reconnecting with nature benefits our mental health by reducing anxiety, stress and depression. Gardening and other nature-related activities can also encourage mobility, improving physical health. We provide a seasonal programme of nature-based activities which enhances our one-to-one in-home befriending service. Link Friends and their volunteers can enjoy a common interest in nature through supported gardening and wildlife-related past times. In spring we provide bird boxes and feeders to encourage engagement with wildlife. In summer we help Link Friends to re-connect with their gardens by growing flowers and vegetables. In winter we provide nature-based indoor activities and crafts to enjoy during colder months. Your donation will help us use nature and gardens to enrich more Link friendships and bring pleasure and joy to older people.