Lunchtime Wellbeing Series - Supporting Wellbeing through Nature Connection

Thursday 23rd April 2026

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

In-person, Spring Room, The Hospice of St Francis HP4 3GW

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Join us as we explore the vast benefits of active engagement with the natural world.

Who should attend:

Everyone welcome whether staff member, volunteer, friend, colleague or member of the public who can join us in-person.

Course Aims:

To explore the benefits of simple mindfulness techniques
To cover some of the theory for this approach to wellbeing

Objectives:

To understand the basic principles and benefits of nature connection for wellbeing
To leave with 3-4 simple ideas for increasing your active engagement with the natural world
To experience the benefits first-hand through participation in a nature-based activity within the beautiful surroundings of the Hospice garden
To have an awareness of available resources to help inspire further nature connection

Offered on a donation basis

All donations gratefully received towards the running of the Hospice

Suggested donation £10

(to be taken on the day)

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NOTE: HCT staff

HCT staff to book their place via ‘CPD Apply’ using this link Staff Hub

Presented by

Louise Barker

Macmillan Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Louise worked as a registered nurse in the UK and community development worker in East Asia before stepping in to palliative care in a hospice setting.

Throughout my life, whether walking through woodland or gazing over a field of ripening rice stalks, I have used nature for my own wellbeing. It has felt natural, therefore, to bring this into my current role at work, setting up projects that encourage patients to interact with the green spaces on their doorstep. I look forward to sharing some of our learning with you.