Photo by Kirsty Tyler, Brown Robin Nature Reserve, Cumbria, November 2022
Take the next step for your wellbeing
Learn more about our Wild Wellbeing Days and how they can help you find calm in nature.
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If you're feeling like you don't have the energy you used to for work, or that you don't care as much, and you're not doing as well at your job as you used to, then it could be that you're experiencing burnout.
Wild Wellbeing Days help people to find their work/life balance in beautiful natural surroundings, and draw on the years of experience of our Nature & Wellbeing officers.
We started running nature and wellbeing sessions at the community level back in 2016 with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and when professionals started to approach us for a workplace wellbeing offer, we responded with these days. Each one is planned to fit the natural landscapes around us and help people to experience a natural way to wellbeing.
What is a Wild Wellbeing Day?
A Wild Wellbeing Day is an opportunity to hit pause.
We will guide you through beautiful local nature spots and you'll spend time with like-minded people, experiencing how nature can help you feel happier and less stressed.
We centre our Wild Wellbeing Days around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing in wild natural settings throughout the North West. Studies by the New Economics Foundation have shown that these 5 ways enhance well-being and have potential to reduce mental health disorders in the longer term.
So what are the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and how are they woven throughout our days?...
Be active, Take notice, Learn, Connect and Give back
No two Wild Wellbeing Days are exactly the same, the activities you'll do during your particular day will depend on the location, the season and of course, the weather!
After meeting our staff, most of the days will start by getting gently active with a short walk where you'll begin to take notice and get a little closer to the environment around you. Depending on where your day is, this could range from looking closely at and learning about the trees in an ancient woodland, or identifying the amazing wildlife on our shoreline.
Photo by Kirsty Tyler, Brown Robin Nature Reserve, Cumbria, November 2022
The whole day will be packed with interesting things to learn - we can teach you how to light a campfire, how to identify and protect our native bee species, and even how to make your own spaces for nature at home.
You'll have an opportunity to connect with others over a warming lunch cooked on the campfire, reflecting on your day so far and the things you'll take away
During the day we’ll introduce some gentle mindfulness activities. These will be at a level designed to help you discover why nature can be so therapeutic - from chocolate meditation to body scanning it’s about learning what works for you and why.
Your Wild Wellbeing Day wouldn't be complete without helping the nature around you. You'll take part in a selection of conservation activities such as planting wildflower seed in a meadow, clearing some invasive plants or making bird feeders, so you can give back.
You'll leave your day feeling able to take the 5 ways to wellbeing into your daily life, and you'll get a handy guide to take home to remind you after your day out in the fresh air! We’ll also include some resources to help you carry on getting the most out of your local nature spots and your very own Wild Isle.
Once you're home you'll be feeling refreshed and ready for a good night's sleep.
Wild Wellbeing Days (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EXg_6Qj45U)
Try a wild way to wellbeing on our Wild Wellbeing Days - Video by Standby Productions
Where are the days held?
Our wellbeing day locations are both a little different, and they have different levels of 'wildness' to suit a range of people's ideas of comfort. Our sessions at Brockholes Nature Reserve are delivered by Lancashire Wildlife Trust's Nature and Wellbeing team, and our coastal sessions at Wyre Estuary Country Park are delivered by The Bay: A blueprint for recovery. Check out our map below for more details.
Both of our Wild Wellbeing Day locations have accessible facilities and the terrain is manageable for those who are less mobile, however, if you have any questions about accessibility please get in touch at wellbeing@lancswt.org.uk.
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LWT Nature and Wellbeing Service
The Bay
How do I book?
Price: £95 per person including VAT.
We have discounts available for organisations from the Charity Sector, Community/Volunteer Sector, Public Sector and the NHS - just mention this when booking and we'll apply your discount.
To check availability and to place a booking, please email our team at wellbeing@lancswt.org.uk.
If your team is larger than 15, we are happy to work with you to build a series of sessions to suit your business needs, just email wellbeing@lancswt.org.uk and we can work on a bespoke plan.
