Useful Links & Resources

Connecting you to key organisations, networks, and tools across the Nature and Health sector

  • Earthaconter Community

    Online community of practice for nature connection, reflection, and peer support for facilitators, coaches and changemakers.
    https://www.earthaconter.org/

    BeNature Initiative

    A global community integrating indigenous wisdom, research, and professional practice to support nature-centred learning and wellbeing.

    www.benature.info

    Centre for Sustainable Healthcare – Green Space for Health Network

    A space for sharing ideas, research and practice on integrating nature into healthcare settings.

    networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/green-space-health/about

    Greener Practice CIC

    A clinician-led network supporting environmentally sustainable healthcare through resources, training and peer learning.
    greenerpractice.co.uk/network-map

    Green Wellbeing Alliance

    A Sussex-based network providing therapeutic outdoor activities to support health and wellbeing.
    https://greenwellbeingalliance.org.uk/

    GroundsWell Consortium

    A research collaboration exploring how green and blue spaces can improve health and reduce inequalities in urban environments.
    https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/groundswell/

    National Academy of Social Prescribing – Green Social Prescribing Innovation Hub

    A national hub offering resources, toolkits and collaborative spaces to support green social prescribing.
    naspinnovation.online/gsp

    Nature and Health Practitioners Network

    A collaborative network connecting professionals working in nature-based health and wellbeing across the South West UK and beyond.
    https://www.nhpn.co.uk/

    Nature’s Blueprint CIC

    A community and programme supporting reconnection with nature and action on ecological and social challenges. https://naturesblueprint.org/

    Nature Coaching Network

    A LinkedIn-based community for practitioners using nature-based coaching approaches.

    Nature Connectedness Network

    A network supporting collaboration and shared learning to strengthen human–nature relationships.
    natureconnectedness.net

    Nature Health West

    A regional partnership promoting nature as part of health and wellbeing across the West of England.
    https://www.naturehealthwest.org.uk

    Nature North

    A cross-sector partnership working towards nature recovery across the North of England.
    https://www.naturenorth.org.uk/

    Nature Towns and Cities

    A coalition promoting access to green space in urban areas for health and environmental benefit.
    https://naturetownsandcities.org.uk/

    Outdoor Classrooms Network & Podcast

    A platform sharing ideas, stories and learning about outdoor education and nature-based practice.
    podcasts.apple.com/.../outdoor-classrooms-podcast

    Reading Green Wellbeing Network

    A network of organisations in Reading promoting wellbeing and community through nature connection.
    www.rgwn.org.uk

    Salt Box – Nature Practitioner Network

    A network supporting facilitators, trainers and coaches working with nature-based approaches.

    salt-box.co.uk/nature-practitioner-network

    Staffordshire Green Network

    A network supporting community groups to collaborate on sustainability and environmental initiatives.
    supportstaffordshire.org.uk/staffordshire-green-network

    The People and Nature Network (PANN)

    A partnership focused on delivering benefits for people and nature through collaboration and evidence-based approaches.
    https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-park-authority/our-work/people-and-nature-network-pann/the-people-and-nature-network-pann/

    University of Bristol – Climate Change & Health Research Group

    A research collaboration exploring the intersection of climate change and health.
    bristol.ac.uk/cabot/what-we-do/climate-health

    West of England Nature Partnership (WENP)

    A regional partnership working to support nature recovery across the West of England.
    https://www.wenp.org.uk/

  • Forest Therapy Hub Network Map – As the nurturing tree hub, also known as the mother tree, we are committed to mindful green health education. We train Forest Bathing Guides and Forest Therapy Practitioners worldwide, connecting people, and fostering growth. Our commitment extends to the collective advancement of Planetary Health. foresttherapyhub.com/map-of-guides

    Natural Academywww.naturalacademy.org

    We work with individuals and organisations offering our accredited training courses and ongoing support. This helps individuals or teams start, or enhance, their work with people in nature. As a not for profit Eco Social Enterprise, the approach we work within ensures that we maximise the benefits for people and encourage pro-nature shifts that support the natural world around us.

    Nature & Therapy - Nature & Therapy UK was formed in 2017 by Ecotherapist Stefan Batorijs in response to a growing demand for an understanding to our spiritual and psycho-biological connections to Nature. https://natureandtherapy.co.uk/

    Nature as Teacher Coursesalt-box.co.uk/nature-as-teacher - Are you a facilitator, trainer, coach or teacher who wants to use nature-based or nature-inspired approaches to help people to learn and grow?

    Or maybe you’re already incorporating Nature into your work and are seeking further ideas, inspiration, confidence, and support for your own journey?  

    This exciting new experiential course will give you inspiration, skills, techniques and the confidence to work hand in hand with Nature when facilitating learning, personal growth, or team/organisational development.  

    Think Like a Tree Facilitators Network – For trained facilitators of the TLAT programme. https://thinklikeatree.co.uk/

     

This page brings together a curated collection of links to organisations, networks, resources, and tools relevant to those working across nature-based health, wellbeing, and green social prescribing.

Whether you are a practitioner, researcher, or partner organisation, these resources are designed to support your work, strengthen connections across the sector, and help you stay informed about developments locally and nationally.