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We can underplay the effect of noise pollution on our wellbeing - especially as, in the era of the speakerphone, background noise is becoming ubiquitous. One of the things we encourage when we’re creating spaces for children and families – on our camping trips, or when we’re helping schools to reshape their playgrounds – is to make dedicated spaces for peace, quiet and relaxation. 

You'll see mushrooms in virtually any green space - urban, suburban, or out in the wild; local park, woodland or hilltop. Mushroom-spotting is the perfect excuse for an autumn walk...

As the long hot summer gives way to showers and cooler breezes it's the perfect time to go out hunting for blackberries. Read through our top tips so you're forage-safe, and make sure you pick them before St Michaelmas!

First time campers, and many who just haven't been for a while, often ask what are the basics? So here is our list of what you need most if you've never been camping before or it’s been a while...or last time was horrible and you want to be prepared…

How do you connect with nature even when you don’t have much time, stay out on your adventure for longer, or go out on an adventure even on the days you ‘don’t feel like it? The Feel Good Inside & Out project was designed to explore what makes people feel better physically and mentally, by getting outside every day. We hope by reading about our project, you, your friends and family will be inspired to go outdoors more regularly.