Category: News
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Minutes and Papers – September 2024
Please view the minutes and papers for the September 2024 meeting Agenda Agenda 3.9.24 Minutes Minutes 3.9.24 Associated Papers Agenda Item 3 – Revised Definitions Agenda Item 4 – Annual Report Agenda Item 5 – Sustainability Plan Agenda Item 8 – Nature Prescriptions Report Date of Next Meeting 3rd December 2024
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Arts in Nature Creative Session with Gateway Homeless Trust
Executive Summary This case study explores the creative activity delivered by the Arts in Nature project, focusing on a nature-based arts session for vulnerable adults who are supported by Gateway Homeless trust. The session aimed to engage participants of varying ages and all abilities in natural and artistic activities, highlighting the wellbeing benefits combining art with…
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Getting outside and exercising saved my life
Anyway, getting outside and exercising saved my life. It changed who I am and I wish I had been more open minded about it’s powers ten years ago but that is all part of this journey I think.
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Connecting to nature
Green Health Link Worker Louise, from the Cairngorms National Park Authority explores what nature connection means to her, whilst Gavin shares an easy nature connection activity that can be done anywhere. I love the walk to drop off my son at nursery in the morning – the movement and fresh air sets me up for…
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Think Nature Health Walks – Green Health Week
Written by Isabel McLeish, Health Walk Coordinator As the Coordinator for the Think Nature Health Walks, I support a network of walking and buggy groups throughout rural Highland. Our walks help you to connect with nature, meet likeminded people, and to enjoy being more active outdoors. Walking in your local green space is a great…
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Creating a mini meadow!
I can’t explain how excited I was to see that the yellow rattle seeds I scattered in a small area of my garden last year were growing! ….
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Think Nature Health Walks – Meet Isabel
We are delighted to welcome Isabel McLeish who is the new Health Walk Coordinator for the Think Nature Health Walks project at HTSI.
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Welcome Helen!
We’re excited to welcome Helen Perkins who is our new Senior Development Officer Green Health 🙂 Helen is originally from Cornwall but has lived here in the Highlands for over 15 years . Helen moved here to be near the Mountains so she could ski more. Helen tells us “ I still love to ski…
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Highland Green Health Showcase and Planning Event
In May 2023 the Highland Green Health Partnership hosted a showcase and planning event. at UHI. It brought together representatives from the public sector, health & social care sector, and third sector organisations, that have been invaluable in taking forward green health action in Highland. The outputs of this event will inform our Highland Green Health Sustainability Strategy and…
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Walking for Green Health Week 2023!
Green Health Week is all about celebrating the great outdoors, connecting with nature and enjoying our natural environment. What better way to do that than walking! Charlotte Mackenzie, project manager of Think Nature Health Walks (TNHW), talks about the many benefits of walking in nature and how you can join a walking group and take…