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The Importance of Urban Green Spaces on Our Mental Health

Web1. Find a park, urban forest or wild woodland near you. 2. Research your trail options based on how much time you have to spare; whether you’re looking to ‘bathe’ for …

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How Urban Trees Can Impact Wellbeing at Scale Trees for Cities

WebWith the potential to reduce stress, help us feel connected to the world around us, and even strengthen bonds in a community, urban trees can have a huge …

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Forests for Health Trees for Cities

WebBut how much time is required to be spent in nature to reap the health benefits? A 2019 study of 19,806 participants found that the optimal time for health …

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Mental health and food growing Trees for Cities

WebAs part of our work in schools, we build Edible Playgrounds - outdoor learning and food growing gardens.Aside from the physical health benefits that eating …

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Children's Mental Health Week: How Learning Outside Improves …

WebIf so - count yourself lucky! Many children's playground experiences involve tarmac and concrete, and a significant lack of green. With more and more research …

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How one tree can transform urban mental health Trees for Cities

WebEven 5 minutes could help nourish and support your mental health. Donate to Trees for Cities and together we can help cities grow into greener, cleaner and …

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How Urban Trees have helped our Mental Health through COVID-19

WebTrees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities …

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The importance of urban parks and green spaces Trees for Cities

WebThe importance of urban parks and green spaces. A person walking between trees with fallen leaves on the ground. Being around nature, specifically trees, has been …

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Why Cities Need Urban Trees for Clean Air Trees for Cities

WebIt Uplifts Our Mental Health; There’s growing evidence to show that people who breathe polluted air can experience changes in the parts of their brains used to …

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Trees bring real benefits to our cities, health and wellbeing.

WebBy planting thousands of urban trees each year in the UK and around the world, Trees for Cities is building resilience within urban communities against threats facing the natural …

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Children's Mental Health Week

Web1 February 2024. For Children’s Mental Health week, we want to highlight how beneficial it can be for children to have the opportunity to learn outside and connect to the …

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5 reasons to make spending time with trees your New Year’s …

WebHere are 5 reasons why. 1. They make us happy. Trees are an excellent remedy for improving our mental health and wellbeing. A growing body of research is …

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Trees in our cities: 10 reasons we need to plant more

WebTrees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities …

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Planting healthier cities across the UK Trees for Cities

WebTrees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities …

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Join the fight for healthier cities Trees for Cities

WebTrees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities …

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Horticultural Therapy Garden Trees for Cities

WebTrees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities to …

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How to make an urban garden bee-friendly Trees for Cities

WebThey share a mutual friendship, so to speak. Many trees are pollinated by bees (and other insects), and in turn trees have a big positive impact on the environment. …

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How Edible Playgrounds Can Cultivate Mental Wellbeing

WebEdible Playgrounds: Functioning Well. As well as fostering positive emotions, Edible Playgrounds also contribute to the 'functioning well' aspect of mental wellbeing. Pupils …

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How London’s Second Most Polluted Primary School is going from …

WebThe woodland garden. Photo by Matthew Smith. Upon learning that they were the second most polluted primary school in London, the St Paul’s community …

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