Special Interest Groups

We have smaller focussed special interest groups that meet 4 times a year

  • Children & Young People (CYP)

    A group focused on exploring and sharing best practice in connecting children and young people with nature to support their health, wellbeing, and development.

  • Nature in Statutory Practice & Allies (NISPA)

    A collaborative forum bringing together practitioners, academics, and allies to embed nature-based approaches within statutory services and wider health systems.

  • Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)

    A network space for organisations and practitioners in the VCSE sector to exchange learning, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for the role of nature in community health and wellbeing.

    Next meeting - 19th June (In person)

STEERING GROUP

The voluntary Steering Group meets three times a year to provide oversight and guide NHP’s direction. Members are re-elected at the AGM (April 2026), and we actively encourage participation from a diverse range of voices.

Meet the Steering Group Members

Michéal Connors (Director)

Co-founder of Natural Academy, Michéal is an experienced ecopsychologist, psychotherapist, and educator, leading the NatureWell model now implemented across the UK and NHS.

Jon Fieldhouse

A mental health occupational therapist for 35 years, Jon specialises in social and therapeutic horticulture and trains OTs at the University of the West of England (UWE).