Your local woodland is calling – it’s a free, accessible playground, and a haven for wildlife, especially in spring. Buds are beginning to burst, frogs are croaking and birds are singing. It’s been a long winter, with plenty of time indoors looking out at cold, grey days. So as we begin to enjoy a little more light and life in the trees around us, it’s the perfect time to get outside.
Even a short walk in the woods can make us happier and healthier, no matter our age, as exposure to forest environments can help us feel calm and improve our mental health, reducing both blood pressure and cortisol levels. What’s more, observing nature makes us more aware of the changing seasons, and the intricate connections between the trees, plants and wildlife all around us.
