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Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWF and Forestry England launch new Feel Good Forest Trails for families to connect with nature
WWF is supporting families to get their daily dose of nature. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK WWF and Forestry England have launched 17 brand-new Feel Good Forest Trails across the country Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... WWF and Forestry England are excited to invite families across the country to explore their brand-new Feel Good Forest Trails - a fun, interactive way to connect with nature, boost wellbeing, and enjoy the great outdoors together. The Feel Good Forest Trails are packed with engaging forest-themed activities for children aged 6-12 and their families to learn about nature and discover how trees and forests around the world support a healthy planet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each trail, which can be found on WWF's interactive map, encourages families to explore Forestry England's beautiful forests, while learning about the Amazon Rainforest on the other side of the world. More trails will be added to the interactive map throughout the year. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK The 17 new trails are part of WWF's Prescription for Nature campaign, supporting families with ways to get their daily dose of nature to boost their wellbeing, and foster a deeper connection with the natural world. This comes after research commissioned by WWF last year found that 80% of the public wish they and their family spent less time on screens and more time in nature. Jack Abrey, Head of Youth Engagement at WWF-UK, said: 'Since joining the Scouts as a Beaver when I was six years old, forests have been a natural playground for me, helping to develop my love for nature, along with some of my earliest and happiest memories. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'By launching these brilliant new interactive trails in the incredible spaces cared for by Forestry England, I hope that young people and families can also develop their love and appreciation for forests and feel motivated to care and use their voice for our natural world, from the UK to the Amazon.' Designed for children aged 6-12, families can discover their nearest trail through a new interactive map. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK Sarah Wood, National Learning Manager, Forestry England, said: 'We're delighted to partner with WWF on these Feel Good Forest Trails, which will help young visitors discover the magic of our woodlands while learning about the vital role forests play in supporting a healthy planet. 'From watching wildlife to exploring England's trees, these trails offer a wonderful opportunity for children to create lasting memories in nature and develop a lifelong passion for protecting our precious forest ecosystems.' For families looking to get their daily dose of nature, Forestry England's forests provide the perfect setting to unwind, explore, and connect with wildlife, and more trails will be added to the interactive map throughout the year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It's not always easy for everyone to access natural spaces, so for families unable to visit a trail in person, WWF and Forestry England have created a free Feel Good Forest Activity Pack, filled with ideas to help families enjoy nature wherever they are. Whether exploring a local forest or learning from home, the Feel Good Forest Trails are an invitation for families to step outside, feel good, and connect with the natural world.
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWF and Forestry England launch new Feel Good Forest Trails for families to connect with nature
WWF is supporting families to get their daily dose of nature. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK WWF and Forestry England have launched 17 brand-new Feel Good Forest Trails across the country Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... WWF and Forestry England are excited to invite families across the country to explore their brand-new Feel Good Forest Trails - a fun, interactive way to connect with nature, boost wellbeing, and enjoy the great outdoors together. The Feel Good Forest Trails are packed with engaging forest-themed activities for children aged 6-12 and their families to learn about nature and discover how trees and forests around the world support a healthy planet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each trail, which can be found on WWF's interactive map, encourages families to explore Forestry England's beautiful forests, while learning about the Amazon Rainforest on the other side of the world. More trails will be added to the interactive map throughout the year. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK The 17 new trails are part of WWF's Prescription for Nature campaign, supporting families with ways to get their daily dose of nature to boost their wellbeing, and foster a deeper connection with the natural world. This comes after research commissioned by WWF last year found that 80% of the public wish they and their family spent less time on screens and more time in nature. Jack Abrey, Head of Youth Engagement at WWF-UK, said: 'Since joining the Scouts as a Beaver when I was six years old, forests have been a natural playground for me, helping to develop my love for nature, along with some of my earliest and happiest memories. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'By launching these brilliant new interactive trails in the incredible spaces cared for by Forestry England, I hope that young people and families can also develop their love and appreciation for forests and feel motivated to care and use their voice for our natural world, from the UK to the Amazon.' Designed for children aged 6-12, families can discover their nearest trail through a new interactive map. © Paul Rogers / WWF-UK Sarah Wood, National Learning Manager, Forestry England, said: 'We're delighted to partner with WWF on these Feel Good Forest Trails, which will help young visitors discover the magic of our woodlands while learning about the vital role forests play in supporting a healthy planet. 'From watching wildlife to exploring England's trees, these trails offer a wonderful opportunity for children to create lasting memories in nature and develop a lifelong passion for protecting our precious forest ecosystems.' For families looking to get their daily dose of nature, Forestry England's forests provide the perfect setting to unwind, explore, and connect with wildlife, and more trails will be added to the interactive map throughout the year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It's not always easy for everyone to access natural spaces, so for families unable to visit a trail in person, WWF and Forestry England have created a free Feel Good Forest Activity Pack, filled with ideas to help families enjoy nature wherever they are.
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander star Sam Heughan's acting career was inspired by Robert the Bruce
Sam Heughan has revealed what inspired him to get into acting, as he took a nostalgic walk down memory lane. As part of World Earth Day, the Scottish acting star immersed himself back into nature. In scenes where his Starz portayal of Highland warrior Jamie Fraser wouldn't look amiss, Sam was captured in the video walking through stunning scenery in Dumfries and Galloway . This is where he grew up, and was "born and raised," he proudly stated. Alongside the video, Sam captioned the post: "In celebration of #EarthDay , I've teamed up with @wwf_uk to share why getting outside for a daily dose of nature matters more than ever! "It's all part of their Prescription for Nature campaign - reminding us all to take a moment each day to recharge in the natural world. @mypeakchallenge has always highlighted the importance of community and belonging, with nature playing a key role." He added: "To find out more head over to WWF-UK's website and don't forget to take your #DailyDoseOfNature, share it on your stories and tag @wwf_uk ! Film by @ #WWF #EarthDay #DailyDoseOfNature #Wellbeing." The 44-year-old was seen in the clip playfully tossing a stick into the river bank, as he fondly reminisced on his love for the great outdoors, and the surprising historical figure who got him into acting. "I think as a kid, playing in the outdoors, imagining that I'm King Arthur or Robert the Bruce, it definitely inspired me to become an actor," Heughan explained. He continued: "Using my imagination, being in the outdoors. Exploring and losing myself in these amazing woods and mountains of Scotland." The camera then panned over a gorgeous green landscape, "I love to come to this location because it helps me relax," Sam explained. "Or reflect on the journey that I've been on in my life, and to slow down a bit." He continued: "And I think we all need that. We all need time to reflect. I'm very fortunate to work as an actor with some amazing people but, there were times where it was really tough. I think nature really helped me get through those harder days. "It energises you. I think getting outdoors is just really important for us all to switch off from that busy and hectic lifestyle that we all have in the modern world." "Take time for yourself, but also enjoy the incredible nature all around us. Go and get your daily dose of nature," he added. Fans soon rushed to the comments to share their special moments in nature. "Absolutely love the peace & energy that comes from being surrounded by trees & the great outdoors," chimed one fan. "This is a great message. Sam inspires me every day," shared another as someone else echoed: "True words and Scotland is stunning." "It's so true! I always loved being in the park outside even as a teenager. It helped me in so many ways. At 71 I still love going to the park and just sitting outside with my pups. Thank you SAM!," penned another fan. Someone else wrote: "Happy Earth Day. This reminds me of where I grew up," as another recalled: "We tend to forget that we are a part of nature, and nature is part of us. It's home." Someone else added: "I would love to visit Scotland some day." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander star Sam Heughan hails Scotland's scenery for inspiring his acting journey
The 44-year-old also believes nature 'really helped' get him through tough times in his career. Outlander star Sam Heughan reckons Dumfries and Galloway 's stunning scenery helped inspire him on his acting journey. And the 44-year-old also believes nature 'really helped' get him through tough times in his career. The actor, who was born in Balmaclellan and spent his early years in Dumfries and Galloway, shared a video on his Instagram account to promote the WWF's Prescription for Nature campaign. The video was shot in Dumfries and Galloway and released on World Earth Day. Sam said: 'This is where I was born and raised. I think as a kid, playing in the outdoors, imagining that I'm King Arthur or Robert the Bruce, definitely inspired me to become an actor. 'Using my imagination, being in the outdoors, exploring and losing myself in these amazing woods and mountains of Scotland. 'I love to come to this location because it helps me relax or reflect on the journey that I've been on in my life and to slow down a bit and I think we all need that, we all need time to reflect.' Sam, who attended Glenkens Playgroup and Kells Primary before moving to Edinburgh with his mum in 1991, has played Jamie Fraser in hit US show Outlander for more than a decade. He has also appeared in River City, The Spy Who Dumped Me and The Couple Next Door. In the video he said: 'I'm very fortunate to work as an actor with some amazing people but there were times where it was really tough. I think nature really helped get me through those harder days. It energises you. 'I think getting outdoors is just really important for all of us to switch off from the busy hectic lifestyle that we all have in the modern world. 'Take time for yourself but also enjoy the incredible nature all around us. Go and get your daily dose of nature.' Sam – who is set to run this weekend's London Marathon – also feels nature has played a 'key role' his My peak Challenge Fitness and charity programme. The WWF's Prescription for Nature campaign encourages people to spend 20 minutes a day connecting with nature to boost their mental wellbeing.
