Our Green Walking for Mental Health monthly networking group is an open and inclusive space for healthcare professionals involved in supporting mental health recovery through access to green spaces. Whether working in inpatient settings or community-based services, this group offers opportunities to share best practices, co-create ideas, and find inspiration from others leading or starting green walking initiatives.
Green walking groups are a simple yet powerful intervention, requiring minimal preparation and cost, while integrating physical activity with meaningful experiences that support mental health. Walks can be enriched with photography, mindful practice, nature study, and creative arts, providing much-needed moments for collaborative care between patients and staff.
The group will be guided by our Green Space for Health Network, with a different focus or theme each month to explore topics openly, spark discussion, and share ideas. While each session offers a starting point for conversation, it is also a space for you to talk, share your experiences, and seek support from others working in this area.
August’s theme will be focusing on our Green Health Routes project - a growing network of walking routes that connect healthcare sites and community hubs to nearby green spaces, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
The team will be spotlighting some of their current work in the North East in partnership with Forestry England, where they’ve been promoting access to routes through Forestry England sites and surrounding green spaces.
There’ll also be time for informal discussion, so whether you’re new to the network or a regular, it’s a great chance to connect, share ideas, and hear more about what others are doing in this space.
Agendas and Teams links will be sent out prior to each meeting, and you can join our mailing list (separate from Eventbrite) to receive calendar invites and stay updated.
The group's origins came from the legacy work of our Green Walking in Mental Health Recovery Project:
📖 Find out more in the Green Walking Guide: sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/green-walking
🌿 Monthly Networking Groups: Our monthly sessions, hosted by CSH’s Green Space for Health Network will be every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm.
🟢 Join the Green Space for Health Network for free: networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/green-space-health
