Take Root
Find out more about our first social prescribing project using nature to improve your wellbeing.
More and more people are living their lives indoors. We do not get to spend enough time in nature because often, there is nowhere nearby that is easily accessible. Those that have the least access to nature also have the worst levels of physical health and mental wellbeing.
Seeing birds near our homes, walking through green spaces filled with wild flowers, and along rivers that are clean and clear reduces stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
Decision-makers are not making the link between nature’s recovery, and our health, wellbeing & prosperity.
The Wildlife Trusts offer a different way of living. One which leads to happier, healthier lives and thriving wildlife.
Those that have the least access to nature also have the worst levels of physical health and mental wellbeing.
What we're doing
We work with individuals, communities and organisations to make socialising, volunteering, exercise and play in wildlife-rich natural places central to everyone’s daily life.
We have wonderful places where you can feel the benefits of nature first hand. Our nature reserves cab be places where you can take gentle exercise without knowing it.
We help businesses and their employees improve their health and wellbeing.
We continue to build the evidence that contact with wildlife is good for human health.
Our free Wilder Wellbeing programmes across Kent offer six-week courses for those over 55, or under 55 with a long-term health need. Experience the wellbeing benefits nature has to offer within a group setting. Sessions are gentle paced, where you will take notice of the nature around us and take part in some simple relaxation techniques.
Volunteering at the reserve helps me keep fit and meet new people and it’s also great to see so much wildlife.
Get involved and get outside
Projects to reconnect and more deeply engage with nature:
Wilder Wellbeing
We are offering free six-week wellbeing programmes to those over 55, or under 55 with a long-term health need. We've also just launched a series of wellbeing programmes for new parents!
More ways to get involved
Visit a reserve
Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 80 nature reserves across the county, boasting a diverse range of habitats and species.
Attend an event
We have plenty of exciting events going on, from Wilder Kent Safaris to nature crafts, there is something for everyone!
Volunteer with us
We truly value the time and commitment of all of our volunteers and work hard to ensure that they have a brilliant experience with us.