Green/ Nature/ Environment

We’re a charity based in Boscombe, Bournemouth. We work with others in our community to give everyone access to healthy, nutritious food. We grow and share fruit and veg; we teach others how to grow their own food; we redistribute food surplus from gardens and businesses; and we connect networks of people who store and share homegrown food.

Carers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are invited to take some time out for themselves and to enjoy the company of others.

Walking into Wellness is offering accessible walks around Hengistbury Head with a chance to rejuvenate, relax and unwind from caring duties. The walks are cost free and finish with complimentary tea and cake at the Hiker Café.

If you are a carer, or know a carer that would enjoy Walking into Wellness, contact Amanda on the email address below for more details and to book your space. For future dates throughout this year and next, email Amanda or follow Nature Connection Dorset on Facebook or Instagram.

Picnic in the Parks is full of ideas to help you live well and love nature. Take your time to explore this Dorset-inspired park to find inspiration, discover new experiences and enjoy fun health and nature-related activities. Activities will grow and change seasonally so keep visiting for fresh ideas.

Join a group

Highcliffe Horticultural Society was formed in 1903 for local gardeners to meet and exchange ideas. The Society welcomes anyone who is interested in gardens and gardening of any sort. The annual subscription is £12 per member. A fee of £3 is payable by non-members to enter the meetings and shows. Full details are on our website.

The Wave Project offers surf therapy to young people between 8 and 18 years old. Young people are paired with volunteers (14 years and over) at 2 hour surf sessions that are directed by qualified surf coaches.

Parks in Mind includes gentle nature conservation, gardening, arts, yoga, tai chi and mindfulness, with activities suitable for all abilities. The idea of the project is to use nature to help promote and improve wellbeing, whilst helping to care for parks and open spaces. It has a focus in Boscombe but, on occasions, meets elsewhere and online. Open to everyone, it comprises people from many different backgrounds, with some joining through social prescription or self-referral. All activities are free. There’s more information on the Parks Foundation website together with updates in the Facebook group.

Our Parks in Mind sessions provides fun nature conservation and other outdoor activities in Boscombe and Bournemouth’s parks to help improves your heath and wellbeing.

The project creates free volunteering opportunities suitable for anyone looking to improve their health, meet new people and learn new skills. The emphasis is on providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while taking part in practical and sociable outdoor activities to improve the environment.

With a focus on nature conservation, green exercise and other activities, you’ll enhance your own wellbeing while making improvements to local parks for people and wildlife. It also includes elements of nature study, art in the environment, relaxation and confidence building workshops. You choose the activities you want to take part in and work to your own limits. No prior knowledge is required, with the chance to learn from both the project leaders and the other people taking part.