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Sara Maitland: children need the independence and freedom to be alone in nature
All children need the experience of being in the natural environment without adult supervision, says Sara Maitland
Ellie Harrison: How nature can help us cope in challenging times
The nationwide lockdown has been hard on us all. We instinctively gravitate to nature in times of crisis – the freedom of the wild provides a sense of calm, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
Discover new ways to reconnect with nature
From rewilding a forest to a prehistoric outdoor cookery or a slow paddle in search of otters or learning natural navigation, author of Wild Times, Jini Reddy, shines a light on experiences across Britain that you can try on days out, weekends and short breaks.
Offset the risks of sitting at a desk with an hour of exercise a day
A new report warns that sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can be harmful to your health, but also finds that an hour's exercise a day could cancel out any dangers. Plan a week of family activity with our seven handy ideas.