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Blog 18 – All Change

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Blog 18 - All Change

Well, where do I start? There is lots been happening since we last spoke, we have been busy behind the scenes forging the next path for Dorset National Landscape, to…

Blog 17 – We are taking a break

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Blog 17 - We are taking a break

...but not breaking up for good! Our Stepping into Nature project funding comes to a close, so what is on the horizon for the team?

Blog 16 – The Cowshed Community Wellbeing Project

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Blog 16 - The Cowshed Community Wellbeing Project

Hear about Mary's journey at The Cowshed next to Ammonite Medical Centre in Bridport.

Blog 15 – Celebrating our achievements

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Blog 15 - Celebrating our achievements

We take a look back at the year 2021 and reflect on what we have achieved with the Stepping into Nature project

Blog 14 – Eco-therapy at the GAP project

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Blog 14 - Eco-therapy at the GAP project

We spoke with Nicola who works for the GAP project - a community focused gardening group based in Dorchester - at Dorset Mind.

Blog 13 – Natural acts of kindness

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Blog 13 - Natural acts of kindness

World Kindness Day takes place of 13 November, a day to celebrate, inspire and pledge acts of kindness. If you want to get involved, we have a few suggestions of…

Blog 12 – Picnic in the Parks is moving to an exciting new platform

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Blog 12 - Picnic in the Parks is moving to an exciting new platform

Read about the transition of the popular Picnic in the Park events to an exciting new virtual platform to help live well and love nature.

Blog 11 – New opportunities to experience more of the natural world

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Blog 11 - New opportunities to experience more of the natural world

Go behind the scenes with Neil Warren who works on an initiative, Countryside Mobility, which helps people access nature through all-terrain mobility scooters and their new exciting podcast.

Blog 10 – Connection

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Blog 10 - Connection

Here is how we are keeping in good spirits...

Blog 9 – Creative Wild Writing Course

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Blog 9 - Creative Wild Writing Course

An exciting new course in creative writing is coming up, being delivered by Sarah Acton.

Blog 8 – Lovely recount of a Stepping into Nature walk

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Blog 8 - Lovely recount of a Stepping into Nature walk

'It was a wise decision to go...the best history walk I have been on'. Ian writes about his experience attending a Stepping into Nature activity.

Blog 7 – Self Care Stomps

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Blog 7 - Self Care Stomps

Emma Pritchard explains how her work as a therapist has evolved alongside nature.

Blog 6 -“Wellbeing at Thorncombe Woods “

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Blog 6 - Wellbeing at Thorncombe Woods

Claire, Dorset Council Ranger, looks over her time in nature and the transition that Thorncombe Woods has gone through.

Blog 5 -“Something wakes up inside of me, makes me feel alive, when I get outside”

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Blog 5 - "Something wakes up inside of me, makes me feel alive, when I get outside"

Marc, Dorset Wildlife Trust Coastal Centre Manager, recounts his experiences with Nature and involvement with Chesil Wellbeing Walks.

Blog 4 – Taking William Henry Davies’ Advice

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Blog 4 - Taking William Henry Davies’ Advice

Adapting activities to suit a range of abilities and mobilities can be difficult. Doug tells his story on how he managed it delivering the Durlston Memory Cafes.

Blog 3 – Naturally Healthy May

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Blog 3 - Naturally Healthy May

Why is nature good for you? How can you get involved in Dorset. Maria tells explains all. #NaturallyHeathly

Blog 2 – Finding Value in Nature

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Blog 2 - Finding Value in Nature

Katie, Dorset Wildlife Trust Community Conservation Officer, tells her story about becoming the leader of Greengage Wellbeing Hub.

Blog 1 – Stepping into Nature ‘The First Step’

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Blog 1 - Stepping into Nature 'The First Step'

Meet the Stepping into Nature project team (Jules and Steph) and find out how this project came to be what it is today.