Wellbeing in nature
Walking in nature with Dr Amir Khan, President of the RSPB
Dr Amir Khan is passionate about the power of nature and the outdoors for improving our health – a key part of his new role as president of the RSPB. We met him at his home in Leeds in episode 11, season 15 of the Countryfile plodcast
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
Artist Emma Mitchell reveals the power of nature to inspire creativity and healing
Nature can help heal mind and body – and give us the creative energy in our work and hobbies as Emma Mitchell reveals in episode 12, season 1 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Interest in nature grows during coronavirus pandemic
A third of adults in the UK say that they have become more interested in nature since the Covid-19 lockdown began, reveals a National Trust poll
World’s first forest soundmap project calls for participants
The organisers behind Timber Festival are calling on people to contribute audio recordings to create the world’s first forest ‘soundmap’.
Helen Skelton: How to have incredible adventures in the British countryside
Adventure awaits in Britain’s beautiful countryside – so why not lace up your boots and embark on an exhilarating autumn walking challenge, says Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton.