#GenerationGreen News Update – Helping young people feel closer to nature

In 2021, Girlguiding offered a range of Generation Green-funded day and residential events to help connect young people to nature.

To ensure no one was left out, Girlguiding also put together an activity pack for those who registered for an event but were unable to attend. The pack included instructions and the resources required to run nature-themed activities; it meant that they were able to extend the benefit of the project to more young people, supporting a further 200 Girlguiding members to connect with nature.

One of the volunteers from 2nd Ryde Brownies who received a pack said: “The packs are extremely well thought out and being outside in the fresh air is such a welcome change particularly after being virtual for nearly two years.

“The Brownies really enjoyed doing these activities. Their favourite was definitely decorating the flowerpots and planting a bean. They said they liked doing the activities outside, loved getting muddy when planting the seeds and said they felt closer to nature. One of the girls said she felt less stressed as it was nice to be in the fresh air.

“I also enjoyed doing it so much that I have used the ideas in the school with the children I work with, and they have also really enjoyed doing it too.

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