Wild about Brain Health: Autumn #4, Map orienteering

Wild about Brain Health: Autumn #4, Map orienteering

Activities, stimuli and workshops to allow attendees to engage with nature to improve brain health and reduce the risk of dementia.

By Durham Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Location

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Mallard Way Houghton le Spring DH4 6PU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

‘Wild about Brain Health’ is a scheme of activities and workshops which aim to reduce and identify dementia risk by promoting healthier lifestyles, through nature-based activities. 

The sessions, which form part of a co-operative project between Durham Wildlife Trust and Alzheimer's Research UK, offer a range of outdoor engagement activities and discussions, aimed at those who may be experiencing or are interested in issues related to dementia and cardiovascular health. 

The session will feature a challenge to read a simple map of the reserve and solve some puzzles to find and solve a range of clues linked to Brain Health.

Following this, we will return to the centre for a tea or coffee and a workshop discussion where we will consider ways we can use outdoor interactions, lifestyle options and life hacks to help reduce the risk of dementia. We will also look at outdoor engagement as a coping mechanism to help promote brain health.

By the end of the session we will share a range of suggestions and ideas to help people improve their brain health.

Please come dressed for outdoor activities appropriate to the weather on the day.

Organised by

Durham Wildlife Trust

Durham Wildlife Trust's purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. Through the management of 31 Nature Reserves and a variety of species and habitat recovery projects, the Trust is one of the most active environmental organisations in the region. By acting as a focus for a variety of community groups, schools and individuals, the Trust engages people in the issues around nature conservation and the wider environment. It also manages two visitor centres and campaigns on behalf of more than 8000 members. More information at www.durhamwt.co.uk

Free
Nov 24 · 13:00 GMT