This week we were celebrating Endangered Species Day on the 19th of May, aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of wildlife preservation and ways how we can help protect species. According to the WWF’s Living Planet Report, which uses the Living Planet Index (LPI), monitored global wildlife populations have declined by an average of […]
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World Bee Day is an internationally recognised day observed annually on May 20th. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of bees and other pollinators for the planet’s ecosystems and food security. This day also highlights the threats that bees face and promotes actions to protect them. Bees play a vital role
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This week, we celebrate Water Saving Week, a campaign to raise awareness about water conservation and encourage individuals and communities to adopt water-saving practices. According to Unicef, “four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year”. Even in countries with sufficient
This week (from May 12 to 18, 2025), we are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, aiming to raise awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigma surrounding them. According to Mind, “Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem”. Sadly, many people who do suffer from mental health problems
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This month is “No Mow May,” during which you are encouraged to abstain from mowing your lawn for the duration of the month. “No Mow May” is part of rewilding, a conservation approach that aims to restore ecosystems to a more natural state by allowing natural processes to shape them. Rewilding goes beyond simply protecting
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Today, on the 22nd of April, we are celebrating Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability, as well as serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to address environmental challenges. Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to take time to think about our
A few weeks ago, we finished our in-person element of forest bathing guide training in Surrey, UK. It was our absolute joy and a privilege to guide a group of passionate, dedicated, caring trainees, share magical experiences in beautiful ancient forests, and learn from nature and each other. It is amazing how every training is
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Last week, we celebrated Trees are the Key Awareness Week, culminating in the International Day of Forests, celebrated on the 21st of March. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests. It’s a time to recognise the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth and promoting
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Spring is a great time to start practising forest bathing. Not only do the days get longer, which means that you might be able to do forest bathing before or after work, but the temperatures also get warmer. On top of it, many changes happen in nature in spring. Often, if you visit the same
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Last week our co-founder Olga Terebenina attended a conference in London organised by Natural England. This year’s focus was on diversity and inclusivity. It was great to hear talks from different charities and organisations helping people from various backgrounds. The speakers included Bees and Refugees, Kosovar Albanian Youth Against Violence, Kingston Association For the Blind,
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