We’re thrilled to share some lovely news: Coed y Werin has been included in the RSPB’s Nature Wellbeing Calendar for the Caerphilly area — a full year of activities and things to look out for in nature, month by month, from bluebells in April to butterfly counting in July and with QR links to various organisations such as Plantlife, ARC, The Wildlife Trust, the Cloud Appreciation Society, WWF, Butterfly conservation, Natural History Museum, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Royal Entomological Society, the Woodland Trust and more plus links to the sites featured.
Being asked to contribute felt like a real vote of confidence in what we’ve been building here. The RSPB is one of the most recognised and trusted conservation organisations in the country, so having them reach out to feature our woodland and link back to us as a site offering nature connectedness in the area, means a great deal.
Why This Matters to Us
Recognition from an organisation like the RSPB isn’t just nice for us, it’s a signal to anyone searching for nature connectedness in the area that Coed y Werin is a place worth visiting. Whether you come for a quiet walk, to watch for seasonal wildlife, or simply to be somewhere cared for, we hope the calendar gives you a reason to explore what’s on your doorstep, month after month.
We’re proud to be part of it, and we’d love to welcome you to Coed y Werin to see the woodland for yourself.
How nature can lift your mood & improve your wellbeing – Dr Amir Khan|RSPB
HWW/RSPB Workplace Nature Wellbeing Calendar
The Workplace Nature Wellbeing Calendar has been co-designed by RSPB Cymru and Healthy Working Wales following workshops with employers. Its simple activities will help you connect with nature and are designed to support and improve your wellbeing and health.
We’re thrilled to share some lovely news: Coed y Werin has been included in the RSPB’s Nature Wellbeing Calendar for the Caerphilly area — a full year of activities and things to look out for in nature, month by month, from bluebells in April to butterfly counting in July.
https://natureprescriptions.cymru/hwwcalendar
Evidence shows that connecting with nature can:
- reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
- improve our mood
- help us feel more relaxed
- lower blood pressure
- improve physical health
- improve sleep quality
- improve confidence and self-esteem
- help reduce loneliness
Connecting with nature is free
You don’t need special equipment, skills or experience. Dressed suitably, it can be done in almost any weather. Nature is everywhere and for everyone.
You can find it almost anywhere close to where you live or work – in gardens and hedgerows, along pavements and on buildings, in parks, on a beach, or by looking out of a window.
You can notice and connect with nature throughout the year where you live or work and the suggested activities are set out as a monthly calendar.
Nature connectedness is a way of describing how close we feel to the natural world. It’s about more than just spending time outside – it’s about feeling like we are part of nature. When people feel connected to nature, they often experience more positive emotions, feel calmer and have a stronger sense of wellbeing.
When workplaces support nature connectedness, it can make a big difference to how employees feel. A workplace that encourages time in nature can help staff stay healthier, happier, and more motivated in their jobs.
