Stepping in a new direction!
Join us as we launch the Nature Buddy Network.
A new way to connect people with the health and wellbeing benefits of nature through a coordinated volunteer scheme.
Join us as we launch the Nature Buddy Network.
A new way to connect people with the health and wellbeing benefits of nature through a coordinated volunteer scheme.
Our beautiful Dorset landscape is full of opportunities to enjoy nature in fun, social and creative ways.
For some of us though, finding opportunities to enjoy nature that suits our needs are harder to come by. Ability, confidence, and age can all influence what we can and can’t do.
The Stepping into Nature project was about listening to our community in Dorset and working in partnership to enable everyone to enjoy nature.
The focus 2016-2023 was on supporting our older adults, people living with dementia and care partners enjoy nature, thanks to National Lottery Community Funding.
Through the partnership, the project helped the environment sector understand more about dementia and ran sociable, sensory and nature inspired activities. Communities in Dorset received grants to improve local opportunities to enjoy nature and nature was bought into our homes through the creation of seasonal books, captivating stories, and artistic packs.
Here’s just a smidgen of what the Stepping into Nature project has achieved over the past 3 years…
History & heritage
Stepping into Nature Blogs
Stepping into Nature Blogs
You and your team really made a difference and my life is better for the experience.