The Conservation Volunteers group in £9158 funding boost from North Lanarkshire's Grant Award Programme
Nearly £10,000 of funding will allow more people to "get active in a new programme that uses the power of nature to improve physical and mental wellbeing".
Every Tuesday and Thursday, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) invite residents to join their Green Gym and Wild Ways Well sessions in the North Lanarkshire area of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.
These free, inclusive sessions offer a chance to improve your wellbeing while connecting with nature.
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And thanks to £9158 of funding from North Lanarkshire's Grant Award Programme, the group is going from strength to strength.
The sessions are designed to support both physical and mental health.
Green Gym participants engage in light conservation work to stay active and learn new skills, while Wild Ways Well walks through nature offer a gentle, social way to reduce stress and boost confidence and include a chance for a hot drink and a chat.
Existing volunteers and walkers are enthusiastic about the experience.
"Being out here with the trees has made me feel so much better than I did yesterday,' says John from North Lanarkshire.
"I feel so calm after coming out with the group."
Elisabeth, one of the other volunteers, added: "I feel better because I know I am helping wildlife in my local area."
Green Gym runs on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm, with activities including path maintenance, access improvements, tree planting and orchard care.
Wild Ways Well meets on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm for low-intensity walks, wildlife watching, and friendly conversation.
No commitment is required - just come along when you can.
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