27/10/2026
Linzi, our Active Communities Development officer for the St Austell area, was thrilled to attend the recent two-day Nature Connected Lives Conference at Eden Project which brought together cross-sector organisations and individuals to consider, discuss and debate the role of nature and the natural world on our health, wellbeing and local economy. Guest speakers included Dr William Bird from Intelligent Health (with whom we recently delivered Beat the Street in St Austell and Penzance), Helen Dodds from University of Exeter and David Domoney, horticulturist and TV presenter. “Exploring the reciprocal relationship between human and planetary health, the conference showcased, inspired and demonstrated how meaningful connections with nature can be” and resonates closely with our work in place with Sport England .
was introduced, encouraging attendees to spend at least 17 minutes a day in nature and green spaces (equating to the recommended 2 hours minimum a week), proven to make us feel calmer, happier and to boost our mood.
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