Will be food provided

Yes lunch will be provided, it will al be sustainable. You are also welcome to bring your own food

Is there parking at hulme garden centre

No there is no Parking at the venue

Can i bring my children to the event

Yes but please let us know so we an make sure we have enough food and refreshments.

Saturday, 8 June

Growing Minds: Cultivating positive Mental Health and Green Living Workshop

The workshop will link with “The Great Big Green Week” to explore and share ways in which environment and mental health can interact.

By Division Psychology and mental health environmental sustainability team

Date and time

Sat, 8 Jun 2024 10:00 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

Hulme Community Garden Centre

28 Old Birley Street Hulme M15 5RG United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

The Workshop: Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Experts-By-Experience (EBEs) talk on links between mental health and nature

Experts-By-Experience (EBEs) share personal ‘journeys’ highlighting the synergies between mental health and the environment. This is envisaged as being ‘conversational’ and highly interactive. Exampl...

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Green spaces to promote positive mental health

Talk on using green spaces to promote positive mental health This interactive session will focus on the interplay between environmental projects and mental health and using green spaces.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

"Plastic Warriors" Film and discussion

Plastic Warriors" Film and discussion

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Creative workshops

Four engaging workshop stations that participants can freely explore at their own pace, including: creating wildflower seed bombs, constructing bug hotels, painting clay pots, and planting herbs.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

What does environmental sustainability mean to you

activities get involved and share what environmental sustainability means to you. Interactive games designed to inspire younger participants will focus on climate change

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

close the session

Close the workshop and provide feedback

About this event

5 hours

Join our upcoming event that explores the connection between nature and mental health. Be the first to witness a captivating film premiere shedding light on the pressing issue of microplastics.

But that's not all – engage your creative side with hands-on crafts and let your voice be heard as we delve into the realm of environmental sustainability. Share your unique perspective and insights on what sustainability means to you, fostering a community of like-minded individuals passionate about making a positive impact on our planet.d get involved with crafts and share what environmental sustainability means to you and share your views.

Organised by

Division Psychology and mental health environmental sustainability team