Naturally Healthy Month Toolkit May 2017
It’s Spring outside which can only mean one thing - it’s Naturally Healthy Month. Running throughout May, it’s a month of events, activities and campaigning to build people’s confidence in accessing the great outdoors and helping people find ways to connect with nature.
Active Devon and Public Health in Somerset are coordinating the Naturally Healthy Campaign on behalf of the Devon and Somerset Local Nature Partnerships.
Key Aims:
●To increase people’s confidence to use natural environments
●To showcase the amazing opportunities there is to connect with nature in Devon and Somerset.
●To educate partners in how to make their activities more accessible for priority groups
The 2017 priority groups:
People who are:
●Experiencing social isolation
●Inactive
●People experiencing mental health Issues.
Who is involved?
The Naturally Healthy Partnership is very diverse and includes:
●Health partners
●Wildlife Partners
●County and District Councils
●National Parks
●Outdoor activity providers
Need a poster for your event?
There will be posters online for you to customise for your event. Check the Naturally Healthy website for everything you need to promote your event.
Social media
Here are a few tweets for you to copy and paste to promote Naturally Healthy month. Please use the hashtag #LetNatureNurture so that we can be quick to share and retweet your posts.
-It’s nearly Naturally Healthy Month. Find out what events are happening near you here: #LetNatureNurture
-Did you know May is Naturally Healthy Month! Try something new & connect with Nature this May! ?️ #LetNatureNurture
-Devon is a big green playground. Get out and discover the fun in the outdoors! #LetNatureNurture
-'surviving to thriving' #mhaw #LetNatureNurture
-1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Is your organisation prepared? #mhaw
-A bit of exercise reduces anxiety & creates happier moods 3rd May Moorland Walking & Navigation, Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
-Step outside to destress, clear your thoughts and feel calm #LetNatureNurture
-Feel Better Outside, Feel Better Inside 4th May 1.30 - 3.30 Getting Active with Mindfulness , Hedley Way Centre, Dawlish
-Feel Better Outside, Feel Better Inside 5th May 3.30 - 5.30 Getting Active with Mindfulness Sylvania Community Hall, Exeter
-Feeling anxious or stressed? Step outside, try a brisk 10 minute walk & there’s an easy app to help #LetNatureNurture
-How are you connecting with nature? Jogging outdoors? Cycling? Walking?
Get the media interested
Here’s a press release for you to use and customise. Good luck with your event.
Naturally Healthy Month serves up a host of outdoor events for all
With the demonstrable benefits of fresh air, gentle exercise and outdoor environments having been given such high profile royal endorsement recently, there was never a better time to shout about May as Naturally Healthy Month.
With iconic scenery, un-interrupted seascapes and diverse wildlife Devon has some of the best natural environments in the country right here on our doorstep. The Devon Local Nature Partnership is urging all of us to take a step outside to feel the benefits of the spring air and #LetNatureNurture.
The Devon Local Nature Partnership is a partnership of over 30 organisations, many of whom are running special events to showcase the many and varied ways that people can get outdoors and have a go at an activity. Events range from evening canoe safaris and rainbow activity trails to gardening and dog walking.
(Advertise your event using this example press release)
There’s a very special event right here in [area]. Why not come along on [date] to try out a spot of [activity ie birdwatching, surfing, walking] with [organisation name] This [event name] will [details here - ie help you to spot some of the common birds in our gardens, build your confidence on a surfboard, be a great way to meet people and experience the stunning coastal path between Beer and Branscombe] Meet at [time and venue/location] and we can get out, enjoy ourselves and #LetNatureNurture.
(Something to add into your e-news, kitchen area, emails to staff etc)
[Name of organisation] is supporting Naturally Healthy Month and as well as our event there are lots more to discover at
You can join in anytime by sharing your experiences and the places that you love to go or which have recently discovered during Naturally Healthy Month. Tag @activedevon and use the hashtag #LetNatureNurture and you’ll get lots of exposure for the things that you love to do. Make sure you keep an eye on Active Devon’s social media for competitions and prizes.
Do you need any photos?
You are most welcome to use anything from the Active Devon Flickr feeds. Please follow this link: