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For Spring and Summer 2012, we are encouraging everyone to make the most of their free time and to take time out with nature.

Celebrate Scotland's beautiful landscapes and wildlife with Scottish Biodiversity Week external site , 19-27 May. Join the fun by coming along to one of the many events and learn about our amazing plants and animals.

Over the next few weeks our campaign will be running in Glasgow and the West, with exciting press and radio coverage. We want to inspire people to get outdoors so we've produced a range of materials to get you started:

  • Try our 'Take time out with nature challenge'.  Take our challenge and enjoy nature at least once a week with our fact-finding booklet full of interesting things to do and see.
  • Follow our guides and route leaflets which are packed full of useful information about about places and ideas for things to do or look for in. Find out which FREE guides are available for your area.

 

Get involved with our campaign

We'd love to hear your ideas and thoughts for our campaign for 2012. Tell us your favourite seasonal simple pleasures, your ideas or if you would like any extra materials for an event.

Email: NATUREONYOURDOORSTEP@snh.gov.uk
Call: 01738 458 530
Find us on facebook: Search for 'Nature on your Doorstep'



Finding the time to get outdoors when at work

Despite advances in technology, many of us still spend more - rather than less - time at work. However, there are ways in which you can be more active:

Go for a walk in your lunch break. Try to find at least three different walks and vary them throughout the week. It might even be possible to find an indoor walking route, incorporating stair climbing, for those inevitable bad weather days.

Talk to your employers about promoting health at work. If they don't already, ask if it's possible to provide showers and cycle racks to encourage people to cycle to work. You might even be able to encourage them to provide subsidised membership at a local gym where you could go at lunchtime.

Walk to and from work. If you live too far away, park further from the office or get off the bus or train one stop earlier - even a ten-minute walk will help as long as it is hard enough to get you slightly out of breath.

source: The full article can be found from www.bbc.co.uk  external site

To give people ideas on where to go and what to do - we are offering FREE cool bags for everyone.  If you would like one for you and your colleagues please email your details to NATUREONYOURDOORSTEP@snh.gov.uk