When we are in harmony with the natural world we can begin to heal. Our nervous system can rest itself, our bodies and minds can go back to how they ought to be. No longer out of kilter with nature, but once again in tune with it, we are refreshed and restored. Dr Qing Li, Associate Professor at the Medical School in Tokyo 
A registered charity established to promote the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world. 

The UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan states:
"Spending time in the natural environment... improves our mental health and feelings of wellbeing. It can reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression." 

Dose of Nature works with people with mental health problems and the general population, encouraging everyone to connect with nature in order to improve their mental wellbeing. Our Dose of Nature Prescriptions and wellbeing workshops take place predominately in south-west London, but if you are interested in any part of our work, please email info@doseofnature.org.uk.
Latest News

16 Oct, 2023
This World Mental Health Day, Romina talked to students and staff at Richmond College about Dose of Nature, and some of the science behind the mental health benefits of spending time in natural environments. Romina and Steph spent the afternoon answering questions from students at the college, and sharing the details of our young persons’ programme.
16 Oct, 2023
Despite the blustery conditions, we had a wonderful time celebrating the season with our Dose of Nature family at Pensford Field this July. Huge thanks to everyone who braved the winds to join us!
16 Oct, 2023
We very much enjoyed being part of this year's international Pint of Science festival, when Dr Georgina Gould explained the science behind the mental health benefits of nature to a new audience at a pub in Chiswick.
15 May, 2023
We were thrilled to be asked by the Eden Project to participate in their fantastic podcast series, Conversations in the Canopy. In one of the first episodes, “Why do plants make us happy?”, our very own Dr Georgina Gould talks to the Eden Project’s Todd Coleman about scientific evidence that shows how a daily dose of nature can improve our mental health and wellbeing. You can access the podcast on various platforms including Spotify and Apple , or you can click here to listen on YouTube .
17 Apr, 2023
We were delighted to take part in Kew's very first Ecofair, where we enjoyed lots of nature-based activities with members of our local community, and encouraged people to make or strengthen their own connection with nature. Lots of people tried our 20-minute Nature-Connectedness challenge, and savoured a few peaceful moments of 'treelaxation'. We had plenty of help to create a huge mandala from natural materials in the courtyard. On these little wooden discs, we asked people to make a pledge to the planet on one side, and something in nature that they feel grateful for on the other. The branches were filled with inspiration in no time. Our thanks and congratulations go to the team at St Luke's church for hosting a wonderful day!
23 Mar, 2023
We are so proud to share the exciting news that our brand-new book, A Little Dose of Nature, has recently been published! This beautifully illustrated book, aimed at 5 -8 year-olds, provides the opportunity to explain the mental health benefits of nature to young children. As well as explaining nature ' s five active ingredients (fractal patterns, nature sounds, phytoncides, soil bacteria and sunlight), the book includes 25 fun activities to help children discover all the amazing benefits they can bring. A Little Dose of Nature is published by eco-imprint Ivy Kids, who create planet friendly books. All books published by Ivy Kids are printed locally on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. We’re hoping to see A Liitle Dose of Nature in local bookshops soon. In the meantime, you can support indie bookshops by buying your copy from Bookshop.org – where at least 10% of each sale goes directly to a local indie bookshop of your choice .
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