Nature-based interventions in the early years network
This network brings together researchers, practitioners, and parents, carers and families who are interested in nature-based interventions. Nature-based interventions include activities such as walking groups, forest-schools, outdoor learning, forest-bathing, rock-climbing, outdoor yoga or mindful nature-based activities, and outdoor playgroups. The early years include families from pregnancy until the end of primary school.
The network aims to meet once or twice a year. We also stay in touch through a mailing list (see below). You can use this mailing list to contact members of the network - all posts will be approved by admins.
The aims of the network are to
- Encourage collaborations between researchers, practitioners and families
- Share opportunities for research participation (for example, in patient and public involvement groups, surveys, focus groups or interviews)
- Share research findings and tips for best-practice
This network is for:
- Researchers interested in any aspect of nature-based interventions
- Organisations thinking about setting up, hosting and/or delivering nature-based interventions
- Practitioners interested in delivering and/or delivering nature-based interventions
- Outdoor learning providers (for example, nurseries or primary school providers)
- Parents, carers and families
To read about our first event in May 2025, please see this blog post or take a look at our visual infographic developed from the event below.
Visual infographic developed at our first nature-based interventions in the early years event, May 2025.
Join the mailing list
Connect with others interested in the positive impacts of nature for families in the early years by joining our mailing list.
Any questions, please contact ruth.naughton-doe@york.ac.uk or kate.morton@york.ac.uk