Environmental Health UK Youth For Nature

In this episode, Ella and Aura speak to Monica about her experience as a woman in natural spaces. They focus on urban spaces especially and try to look pragmatically for solutions. We at UKY4N recognise that this conversation is a tiny part of a larger conversation and that there are important questions we did not address. It is designed to provoke thoughts about nature and its importance and is not a comprehensive review of nature and gender but ideas from three people's lives.

Inspired? Check out our Nature Nearby campaign: https://youthfornature.uk/nature-nearby/

Want to learn more about gender and environmental campaigning?

An interesting place to start: https://www.eli.org/vibrant-environment-blog/gender-and-environment

RSPB article: https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/safety-of-woman-on-reserves/

Two ecologists to look into: Vandana Shiva,  Robin Wall Kimmerer

The two women we speak about who were killed in a UK park are Bibba Henry and Nicole Smallman

An article about how we can make parks safer: https://theconversation.com/to-design-safer-parks-for-women-city-planners-must-listen-to-their-stories-98317

Please do your own research and keep learning about other's experiences. These articles are simply a place to start and do not necessarily represent the views of UKY4N.

This podcast is also available on youtube as am animated video!

P.S. This podcast is the same as the last one on Youtube, I (Ella) am rather late uploading it so thank you for your patience!

In this episode Ella and Aura speak to Bred about his experiences accessing natural spaces and what can be done to help us all access our natural world. They discuss the benefits of learning about and spending time in nature and policies that could help increase access to nature.

Inspired? Check out our Nature Nearby campaign: https://youthfornature.uk/nature-nearby/

Want to learn more about access to land?

https://www.righttoroam.org.uk/

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/

This podcast is also available on major podcasting platforms!

How does nature impact how we feel?

In this episode, Aura and Ella speak to Joe Wilkins about his experiences growing up by the coast and then moving to London for university. They discuss the impacts these physical landscapes have on our wellbeing and all three give their perspectives on the power of nature. They propose potential ways that fair access to nature can ensure we all have chances to improve our wellbeing.

Inspired? Check out our Nature Nearby campaign: https://youthfornature.uk/nature-nearby/

Want to know more about how you can deepen your connection with nature and maybe feel better too?

https://www.thrive.org.uk/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/thriving-with-nature/guide

https://mhmonster.org/how-to-use-nature-to-improve-your-mental-health-and-wellness/

Welcome! 

We look forward to exploring the intersections of nature and wellbeing with you!

If you'd like to find out about more of our work visit: https://youthfornature.uk/

Enjoy!