Naturally Healthy Campaign - Devon Local Nature Partnership

The Naturally Healthy campaign lead by Devon Local Nature Partnership and Active Devon. It is all about encouraging everyone to get outside and active whilst highlighting the power of nature and physical activity to improve our health and wellbeing.

In Devon, our amazing natural outdoor spaces offer a huge variety of ways to be naturally healthy, including: walking, cycling, wildlife gardening, wild swimming and bird watching.

Naturally Healthy opportunities

Information for organisations working in nature and wellbeing

If you have an event you would like us to share, would like to get involved in running an event and want some support on ideas, partners, and potential funding please get in contact with Kate Hind at kate.hind@devon.gov.uk.

Outdoor September

2024 is the first year of our Outdoor September campaign!

We are working with Active Devon and partners such as Travel Devon, Devon County Council’s Public Health Team and Devon Climate Emergency to encourage everyone to get outside and connect with our beautiful environment.

Throughout September we will be share ideas on how to enjoy nature, champion sustainability and dive into our stunning county. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, yoga, running, team sports or just a casual wheel or stroll, grab your family and friends and enjoy Devon’s breath-taking scenery!

To learn more about all the events going on in Devon, follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and see the full list on Active Devon’s website.

Naturally Healthy May

May is a fantastic time to head outside and enjoy some fresh air and Spring weather. That is why May is our campaign month to help get as many people outside, working with partners across the county. Throughout May, Active Devon and Devon County Council and Devon LNP will be share ‘Naturally Healthy’ ideas and information on social media. We also be ask partner organisations to join in by promoting the benefits and running events and activities. You can find Naturally Healthy ideas on our website, and the Explore Devon website.

Webinars

This year during #Outdoor September we are hosting a webinar about “What you can spot in Devon this Autumn”.

Join us a local wildlife expert, James Chubb, on the 26th September 24 to learn about Devon’s fascinating wildlife and where best to see it!

Previously, in May 2023 and 2022 we also ran wildlife webinars to help you get outside and spot wildlife from your doorstep!

Our webinar recordings are available here.