Ellen Devine loves being outdoors! She's never happier than when running, walking or swimming in nature and knows the benefits movement outdoors has had for her physical and mental wellbeing. Ellen is passionate about enabling others to enjoy being activity outdoors, something she gets to do through her roles as Wellbeing Projects Manager for Forestry England, co-event director at Chipping Sodbury parkrun, parkrun ambassador and 5kYourWay ambassador. In this episode we explore the research behind why being active in nature improves our physical, mental and social wellbeing and Ellen shares an invitation to explore your local Forestry England wellbeing trail or walk, jog, run or volunteer at your nearest parkrun.

Useful links:

Forestry England

Find your nearest Forestry England wellbeing trail

Download your FREE 'my forest wellbeing journal' and use in any natural space

Bring the forest to you with our YouTube 'forests for wellbeing' videos