Addressing health inequalities through nature connectedness and psychotherapeutic counselling
NATUREWORKS in Burgess Hill
For 11-15-year-olds in Mid Sussex
Saturdays 10th January – 7th February 2026, 1:30pm - 4pm
If you are unable to complete the application form on your device, please contact us to request a phone call.
A 5-week nature-based wellbeing programme for 11-15 year olds in Mid Sussex who want to:
- connect with nature
- feel more confident
- feel less anxious
- improve wellbeing
- meet new people
- be creative
- get outside
- disconnect from tech
- learn new things
- care for nature
Facilitated by qualified and experienced nature-based wellbeing practitioners, seasonal activities will include:
- nature arts and crafts
- wildlife conservation
- bushcraft skills
- food growing
- mindfulness/relaxation
- getting active in nature
- nature journaling
- making new friends
It's not rocket science, but it is science
The National Academy For Social Prescribing’s 2022 Evidence Briefing confirms that time spent in nature is linked to a range of positive mental and physical health outcomes including:
- Reduced blood pressure, reduced stress levels and associated symptoms, lower levels of cardiovascular and respiratory problems, and reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, and COVID.
- Increased wellbeing, including subjective wellbeing, reduced social isolation, increased happiness, and resilience.
NatureWorks equips participants with a range of tools to improve and maintain their physical, social, and emotional health. They will have the opportunity to form new friendships with like-minded people and will be encouraged and supported to move on to opportunities to continue and further develop a connection to nature.
If you are unable to complete the application form on your device, please contact us to request a phone call.
NatureWorks in Burgess Hill is made possible thanks to support from Mid Sussex Community Grants
