What a brilliant idea! Walk on the Wild Side is a wonderful feature to have
in the community and will be enjoyed by so many people. Just outside of
Stanfree Valley there’s a small village called Woodthorpe (towards Staveley)
and just at the roadside is this wonderful garden.
We’ve seen them working hard from the beginning of this year which included
landscaping, replanting, replenishing, and cultivating the hedgerow and tiny
green space. There are two entrances and two lovely seats to sit amongst the
flowers.
A substantial body of research in fields such as Environmental Psychology,
Public Health, and Conservation Biology supports the idea that contact with
nature provides a wide range of benefits for individuals and communities.
The known benefits include – improved mood, relaxation, life satisfaction,
social connection, and a stronger relationship with nature-are considered
part of the Cultural Ecosystem Services provided by natural environments.
These non-material benefits are increasingly recognised as important
contributors to both individual and community well-being.
Well done to the Woodthorpe Community Liaison Group For this inspirational
wild space which people can share with nature.
Well done to the Woodthorpe Community Liaison Group For this inspirational
wild space which people can share with nature.
Lots of Love SVPG xx
