{"id":990140,"date":"2025-12-30T15:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=990140"},"modified":"2025-12-30T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:42:06","slug":"eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Eden_Project_Launches_UK%E2%80%91Wide_Nature_and_Wellbeing_Programme_%E2%80%94_Full_Details\" title=\"Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details\">Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_What_has_been_announced\" title=\"\u00a0What has been announced?\">\u00a0What has been announced?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Programme_Overview\" title=\"Programme Overview\">Programme Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Main_Goal\" title=\"\u00a0Main Goal\">\u00a0Main Goal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Where_It_Will_Run_Nationwide\" title=\"Where It Will Run (Nationwide)\">Where It Will Run (Nationwide)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#What_the_Programme_Includes\" title=\"What the Programme Includes\">What the Programme Includes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Therapeutic_Skills_Activities\" title=\"\u00a0Therapeutic &amp; Skills Activities\">\u00a0Therapeutic &amp; Skills Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Photography_Creative_Engagement\" title=\"\u00a0Photography &amp; Creative Engagement\">\u00a0Photography &amp; Creative Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Family_Inter%E2%80%91Generational_Offers\" title=\"\u00a0Family &amp; Inter\u2011Generational Offers\">\u00a0Family &amp; Inter\u2011Generational Offers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Health_Partnerships\" title=\"\u00a0Health Partnerships\">\u00a0Health Partnerships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Why_It_Matters_%E2%80%94_Health_Nature_Community\" title=\"Why It Matters \u2014 Health, Nature &amp; Community\">Why It Matters \u2014 Health, Nature &amp; Community<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Wellbeing_Benefits\" title=\"\u00a0Wellbeing Benefits\">\u00a0Wellbeing Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Nature_Recovery_Local_Stewardship\" title=\"\u00a0Nature Recovery &amp; Local Stewardship\">\u00a0Nature Recovery &amp; Local Stewardship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Community_Empowerment\" title=\"\u00a0Community Empowerment\">\u00a0Community Empowerment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Voices_Support\" title=\"Voices &amp; Support\">Voices &amp; Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Final_Take\" title=\"\u00a0Final Take\">\u00a0Final Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Eden_Project_Launches_Nationwide_UK_Nature_and_Wellbeing_Programme_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_Comments\" title=\"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Case Studies &amp; Comments\">Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Case Studies &amp; Comments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Overview\" title=\"\u00a0Overview\">\u00a0Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Case_Study_1_Cornwall_%E2%80%94_Nature_Connection_Activities_in_Edens_Home_Community\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 1: Cornwall \u2014 Nature Connection Activities in Eden\u2019s Home Community\">\u00a0Case Study 1: Cornwall \u2014 Nature Connection Activities in Eden\u2019s Home Community<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Therapeutic_Horticulture_Wellbeing_Sessions\" title=\"Therapeutic Horticulture &amp; Wellbeing Sessions\">Therapeutic Horticulture &amp; Wellbeing Sessions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Case_Study_2_Morecambe_Liverpool_Other_UK_Centres\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 2: Morecambe, Liverpool &amp; Other UK Centres\">\u00a0Case Study 2: Morecambe, Liverpool &amp; Other UK Centres<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Multi%E2%80%91Community_Rollout\" title=\"Multi\u2011Community Rollout\">Multi\u2011Community Rollout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Partnerships_Support_Structure\" title=\"\u00a0Partnerships &amp; Support Structure\">\u00a0Partnerships &amp; Support Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Cross%E2%80%91Sector_Collaboration\" title=\"Cross\u2011Sector Collaboration\">Cross\u2011Sector Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Voices_Reactions_Expert_Commentary\" title=\"Voices, Reactions &amp; Expert Commentary\">Voices, Reactions &amp; Expert Commentary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Participant_Perspectives\" title=\"Participant Perspectives\">Participant Perspectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Expert_Comments\" title=\"Expert Comments\">Expert Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#_Summary_of_Key_Elements\" title=\"\u00a0Summary of Key Elements\">\u00a0Summary of Key Elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#Overall_Commentary\" title=\"Overall Commentary\">Overall Commentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eden_Project_Launches_UK%E2%80%91Wide_Nature_and_Wellbeing_Programme_%E2%80%94_Full_Details\"><\/span><strong>Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_has_been_announced\"><\/span>\u00a0What has been announced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Eden Project<\/strong> \u2014 the world\u2011famous ecological education charity based in Cornwall \u2014 has officially launched a <strong>nationwide nature connection and wellbeing initiative<\/strong> aimed at helping people <em>reconnect with nature<\/em>, <em>boost health and wellbeing<\/em>, and <em>take part in local nature recovery activities<\/em> across the UK. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The programme is <strong>supported by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund\u2019s Climate Action Fund<\/strong> as part of Eden\u2019s 25th\u2011anniversary activities. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Programme_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Programme Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Main_Goal\"><\/span>\u00a0Main Goal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The programme \u2014 commonly referred to as <em>Nature Connections<\/em> or <em>Nature: Connection and Recovery<\/em> \u2014 seeks to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encourage nature\u2011based activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Equip local communities with skills and confidence to protect and enhance natural spaces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a lasting legacy of trained nature facilitators and \u201ccommunity nature guardians\u201d<\/strong> who help look after local environments. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Activities are designed to help people <em>connect with nature in ways that benefit their health, learning and resilience<\/em>. (<a title=\"Nature Connections activities at the Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections\/cornwall?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_It_Will_Run_Nationwide\"><\/span><strong>Where It Will Run (Nationwide)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The programme is <strong>UK\u2011wide<\/strong>, with initial delivery beginning early <strong>in the New Year<\/strong> in several key areas including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>St Austell and Cornwall<\/strong> (home of the Eden Project),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morecambe<\/strong> in north\u2011west England,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Liverpool<\/strong> in the north\u2011west,<br \/>\n\u2026and future activities to follow in <strong>Dundee, Belfast, and Newport (Wales)<\/strong> later in the year. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This reflects Eden\u2019s aim to deliver <strong>participatory nature and wellbeing opportunities in urban, rural and coastal settings<\/strong> across regions of the UK. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Programme_Includes\"><\/span><strong>What the Programme Includes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At its core, the programme brings <strong>community\u2011focused nature engagement<\/strong> to life through a range of <em>free or low\u2011barrier activities<\/em>, such as:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Therapeutic_Skills_Activities\"><\/span>\u00a0Therapeutic &amp; Skills Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Therapeutic horticulture sessions<\/strong> and gardening designed to <em>support wellbeing and mental health<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly walking groups<\/strong> to increase physical activity and social connection.<\/li>\n<li>Creative <strong>workshops and nature experiences<\/strong> that foster joy, learning and new skills.<br \/>\n<em>These activities are available for people of all ages \u2014 from toddlers to older adults.<\/em> (<a title=\"Nature Connections activities at the Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections\/cornwall?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Photography_Creative_Engagement\"><\/span>\u00a0Photography &amp; Creative Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses like <strong>nature\u2011based photography<\/strong> help participants notice and document nature around them, while improving social connections and creative skills as part of the wellbeing focus. (<a title=\"Nature Connections activities at the Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections\/cornwall?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Family_Inter%E2%80%91Generational_Offers\"><\/span>\u00a0Family &amp; Inter\u2011Generational Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Early\u2011years activities<\/strong> for babies, toddlers and families,<\/li>\n<li>Events and experiences aimed at <strong>young people under 25<\/strong> to strengthen their connection to nature. (<a title=\"Nature Connections activities at the Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections\/cornwall?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Health_Partnerships\"><\/span>\u00a0Health Partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Importantly, many activities integrate with <strong>social prescribing<\/strong> \u2014 meaning local health professionals (GPs, social prescribers) can refer people directly to nature\u2011based sessions known to <em>improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and boost confidence<\/em>. (<a title=\"Nature Connections activities at the Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections\/cornwall?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_It_Matters_%E2%80%94_Health_Nature_Community\"><\/span><strong>Why It Matters \u2014 Health, Nature &amp; Community<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Wellbeing_Benefits\"><\/span>\u00a0Wellbeing Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is growing evidence that <strong>spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve mood, increase physical activity and foster social connection<\/strong>. The Eden Project\u2019s programme brings these benefits directly into local communities, not just at its Cornwall site. (<a title=\"As you get ready to turn over a new leaf, we're celebrating some ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theedenproject\/posts\/as-you-get-ready-to-turn-over-a-new-leaf-were-celebrating-some-brilliant-news-to\/1293073126189998\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Facebook<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Nature_Recovery_Local_Stewardship\"><\/span>\u00a0Nature Recovery &amp; Local Stewardship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The programme isn\u2019t just about individual wellbeing \u2014 it also aims to <strong>restore and regenerate natural spaces<\/strong> where people live, giving communities agency in nature protection and climate action. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Community_Empowerment\"><\/span>\u00a0Community Empowerment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By training <strong>facilitators and community nature guardians<\/strong>, Eden hopes the work will continue <em>beyond the initial funding period<\/em>, creating <strong>lasting local networks<\/strong> dedicated to nature and health. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voices_Support\"><\/span><strong>Voices &amp; Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>National Lottery Community Fund:<\/strong><br \/>\nLiz Watchorn, Head of Funding for the Climate Action Fund, said the programme will support <em>those most impacted by climate change and health inequalities<\/em>, and help people that might otherwise struggle to access green spaces. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eden Project Team:<\/strong><br \/>\nProgramme leaders emphasise the \u201chopeful\u201d nature of activities like <em>sowing seeds, gardening and community nature projects<\/em>, which they see as ways for local residents to <em>tackle climate change while improving personal wellbeing<\/em>. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Programme name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Nature: Connection and Recovery \/ Nature Connections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lead organisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Eden Project (Cornwall\u2011based ecological charity)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Funded by<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National Lottery Community Fund \u2013 Climate Action Fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Health, wellbeing, nature engagement, nature recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Delivery areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cornwall, Morecambe, Liverpool, Dundee, Belfast, Newport, and others to follow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gardening therapy, walking groups, creative nature workshops, photography &amp; youth activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Health integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Supports social prescribing referrals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Final_Take\"><\/span>\u00a0Final Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Eden Project\u2019s nationwide nature and wellbeing programme marks a <strong>big step in taking the health benefits of nature <em>beyond the Cornwall site<\/em> and into everyday life for communities across the UK<\/strong>. By blending nature engagement with health, education and local empowerment, it aims to transform both <em>people\u2019s wellbeing<\/em> and <em>the natural spaces around them<\/em> \u2014 building resilience for people and planet alike. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">edenproject.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>case\u2011study and commentary\u2011style report<\/strong> on the <strong>Eden Project\u2019s new nationwide <em>Nature and Wellbeing<\/em> programme<\/strong> \u2014 including specific examples of activities, partnerships and responses from participants and experts. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eden_Project_Launches_Nationwide_UK_Nature_and_Wellbeing_Programme_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_Comments\"><\/span><strong>Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Case Studies &amp; Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Overview\"><\/span>\u00a0Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In <strong>December 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Eden Project<\/strong> \u2014 the major educational and ecological charity based in Cornwall \u2014 unveiled a <strong>three\u2011year <em>Nature: Connection and Recovery<\/em> initiative<\/strong> funded by more than <strong>\u00a32\u202fmillion from The National Lottery Community Fund\u2019s Climate Action Fund<\/strong>. The programme aims to combat the UK\u2019s nature depletion while tackling health inequalities and boosting wellbeing by helping communities <em>connect with nature and take climate\u2011positive action where they live<\/em>. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_1_Cornwall_%E2%80%94_Nature_Connection_Activities_in_Edens_Home_Community\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 1: <strong>Cornwall \u2014 Nature Connection Activities in Eden\u2019s Home Community<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapeutic_Horticulture_Wellbeing_Sessions\"><\/span><strong>Therapeutic Horticulture &amp; Wellbeing Sessions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Eden\u2019s Cornwall site, the programme runs a suite of nature\u2011based activities intended to support physical and mental wellbeing, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gardening and therapeutic horticulture sessions<\/strong> designed to lift spirits and build confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly walking groups<\/strong> organised for people of all ages to increase physical activity, social connectivity and emotional resilience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early\u2011years and family nature activities<\/strong> including forest school\u2011style outdoor clubs and creative workshops. (<a title=\"Nature Connections \u2013 activities for better health and wellbeing | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These activities are also integrated into <strong>social prescribing pathways<\/strong>, meaning healthcare professionals can refer patients to nature\u2011based programmes shown to support recovery and general wellbeing. (<a title=\"Nature Connections \u2013 activities for better health and wellbeing | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/mission\/projects\/nature-connections?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Participants have reported that structured nature interactions \u2014 even simple gardening tasks \u2014 can reduce stress and strengthen community connection, particularly when they feel supported by skilled facilitators.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_2_Morecambe_Liverpool_Other_UK_Centres\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 2: <strong>Morecambe, Liverpool &amp; Other UK Centres<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi%E2%80%91Community_Rollout\"><\/span><strong>Multi\u2011Community Rollout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The programme extends beyond Cornwall to a series of <em>urban, coastal and post\u2011industrial areas<\/em> across the UK, with initial delivery planned for <strong>St Austell (Cornwall), Morecambe (North West England), and Liverpool<\/strong>, and later in <strong>Dundee, Belfast and Newport<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>In these areas, activities will vary but include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nature recovery and regeneration projects<\/strong> that invite people to <em>restore natural spaces<\/em> near where they live.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food growing and gardening collaborations<\/strong> that combine climate action with improving local biodiversity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art\u2011based nature engagement<\/strong> created to help people express their connection to the environment in creative ways. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comment:<\/strong> The focus on community\u2011driven activity, rather than top\u2011down instruction, reflects Eden\u2019s intent that <em>local people feel ownership and pride in their environment<\/em> \u2014 a key factor in long\u2011term behavioural change.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Partnerships_Support_Structure\"><\/span>\u00a0Partnerships &amp; Support Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross%E2%80%91Sector_Collaboration\"><\/span><strong>Cross\u2011Sector Collaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The programme is delivered with strategic partners including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gwent, Ulster, Lancashire and Scottish Wildlife Trusts<\/strong> \u2014 bringing deep conservation experience to local delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intelligent Health<\/strong> \u2014 supporting physical activity and wellbeing frameworks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashken Family Foundation<\/strong> \u2014 providing philanthropic backing to broaden reach. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These partnerships help tailor local nature\u2011connection projects to <em>regional contexts<\/em>, ensuring that coastal, rural and urban settings have relevant activities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voices_Reactions_Expert_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>Voices, Reactions &amp; Expert Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Participant_Perspectives\"><\/span><strong>Participant Perspectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People involved in early engagements \u2014 such as nature\u2011connection photography workshops or community gardening \u2014 describe the sessions as <em>uplifting and grounding<\/em>: a way to combine gentle activity with social interaction. A local participant featured in launch coverage noted the <em>hopeful nature of sowing seeds and working with others to improve spaces near home<\/em>, highlighting both emotional and environmental benefits. (<a title=\"Eden Project Launches UK Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme - CornishStuff\" href=\"https:\/\/cornishstuff.com\/eden-project\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CornishStuff<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Comments\"><\/span><strong>Expert Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Health &amp; Nature Connection Research:<\/strong><br \/>\nScientific evidence shows that spending <strong>as little as two hours a week in nature<\/strong> can significantly improve physical and mental wellbeing \u2014 supporting the programme\u2019s core premise. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eden Project Leadership:<\/strong><br \/>\nEden\u2019s Head of Nature Connections has framed the programme as <em>a dual benefit initiative<\/em>: addressing climate challenges while strengthening community health \u2014 a broad\u2011based approach that goes beyond traditional conservation projects. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Health Professionals:<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal health practitioners involved in social prescribing emphasise that sustained, structured exposure to green spaces through organised programmes can be more effective in managing anxiety and isolation than unstructured outdoor time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary_of_Key_Elements\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary of Key Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Element<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details \/ Significance<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Programme name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em>Nature: Connection and Recovery<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a32\u202fmillion+ from National Lottery Community Fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Core focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mental &amp; physical wellbeing, nature connection, local climate action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activity types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Therapeutic horticulture, walks, creative workshops, food growing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Partners<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wildlife Trusts, Intelligent Health, Ashken Family Foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Areas targeted<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cornwall, Morecambe, Liverpool, Dundee, Belfast, Newport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Innovative aspect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Integration with social prescribing pathways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>Overall Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Eden Project\u2019s new <strong>Nature and Wellbeing programme<\/strong> represents a <strong>significant evolution in community\u2011focused ecological engagement<\/strong> in the UK. Rather than purely showcasing biodiversity, it places <em>people\u2019s health and agency at the centre of environmental activity<\/em> \u2014 encouraging participants to take energy from nature <em>and give back<\/em> by helping restore local habitats. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>For communities that face higher levels of health inequality and reduced access to green spaces, the initiative is <em>both a restorative social intervention and an environmental strategy<\/em> \u2014 blending wellbeing benefits with practical nature recovery efforts, and laying the groundwork for long\u2011term community stewardship. (<a title=\"Eden Project launches UK-wide nature connection and recovery initiative thanks to National Lottery Climate Action Fund | Eden Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/media-relations\/eden-project-launches-uk-wide-nature-connection-and-recovery-initiative?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Eden Project<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details \u00a0What has been announced? The Eden Project \u2014 the world\u2011famous ecological education charity&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-990140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&nbsp; Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details \u00a0What has been announced? The Eden Project \u2014 the world\u2011famous ecological education charity...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"UK News &amp; Updates\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/5529805dee92503827c0c27ed13d55a3\"},\"headline\":\"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\"},\"wordCount\":1587,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"GB News\",\"UK News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\",\"name\":\"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/\",\"name\":\"UK News &amp; Updates\",\"description\":\"UK Post Code\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization\",\"name\":\"UK News &amp; Updates\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cropped-uk-logo-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cropped-uk-logo-1.png\",\"width\":307,\"height\":85,\"caption\":\"UK News &amp; Updates\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/5529805dee92503827c0c27ed13d55a3\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6aac6e3af4be1d6689e924bbaccd84fc0cc6c5f6680490dc6f0a1f09b87d57f1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6aac6e3af4be1d6689e924bbaccd84fc0cc6c5f6680490dc6f0a1f09b87d57f1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/author\/admin\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates","og_description":"&nbsp; Eden Project Launches UK\u2011Wide Nature and Wellbeing Programme \u2014 Full Details \u00a0What has been announced? The Eden Project \u2014 the world\u2011famous ecological education charity...","og_url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/","og_site_name":"UK News &amp; Updates","article_published_time":"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00","author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/"},"author":{"name":"admin","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/5529805dee92503827c0c27ed13d55a3"},"headline":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme","datePublished":"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/"},"wordCount":1587,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization"},"articleSection":["GB News","UK News"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/","url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/","name":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme - UK News &amp; Updates","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-12-30T15:42:06+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/eden-project-launches-nationwide-uk-nature-and-wellbeing-programme\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Eden Project Launches Nationwide UK Nature and Wellbeing Programme"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#website","url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/","name":"UK News &amp; Updates","description":"UK Post Code","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#organization","name":"UK News &amp; Updates","url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cropped-uk-logo-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cropped-uk-logo-1.png","width":307,"height":85,"caption":"UK News &amp; Updates"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/5529805dee92503827c0c27ed13d55a3","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6aac6e3af4be1d6689e924bbaccd84fc0cc6c5f6680490dc6f0a1f09b87d57f1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6aac6e3af4be1d6689e924bbaccd84fc0cc6c5f6680490dc6f0a1f09b87d57f1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"admin"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content"],"url":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/author\/admin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/990140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=990140"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/990140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":990142,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/990140\/revisions\/990142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=990140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=990140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=990140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}