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“It’s made me a lot happier. I suffer from depression a lot. And coming out with Wild things! gets me into nature, which I love. It gets me with other people, which I’m also very fond of and I just love these days out.”
Anna, participant on outdoors day-trip
Silver Saplings: Wild and Well is an intergenerational project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across the North East of Scotland. Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, time outdoors is one of the best ways to stay active, make new friends and discover something amazing about the natural world we live in. Join us as we embark upon a ground-breaking new journey, bringing communities and the environment together in a mutually beneficial way.
Green Prescriptions: Why Silver Saplings?
There is plenty of research demonstrating the positive impact that time outdoors can have on health and wellbeing. Studies have shown that it can lead to a reduction in measured physiological stress indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate and a reduction in stress hormones including cortisol. Whilst ‘Green Prescriptions’ have been studied more with regard to young people, we believe they are equally important for older generations by:
The Wild things! Team is incredibly excited to move into this new phase of our charitable work and would like to say a huge thank you to our generous funders Heritage Lottery Fund, Beatrice Partnership Fund, Robertson Trust and The Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, who are supporting us to make Silver Saplings: Wild and Well a reality.
Putting health & wellbeing and older people at the heart of what we do “It’s made me a lot happier. I suffer from depression a lot. And coming out with Wild things! gets me into nature, which I love. It gets me with other people, which I’m also very fond of and I just love … Continued
Earlier this year we were very sad to say goodbye to our longstanding Fieldwork Manager of 8 years, Holly Wilmott. Holly made a huge contribution to Wild things! over the years, helping thousands of people, young and old, to nurture a love for flora, fauna and the environment as a whole. We owe Holly a … Continued
September is a wonderful time of year to get outdoors and do some foraging. As the deciduous leaves turn to bright yellows and reds, the fruits and berries of many trees and plants begin to ripen and mushrooms, long concealed beneath the earth, finally push up their fruiting bodies across the fields and forest floors … Continued
It’s been nearly two months since I started with Wild things! and what a wild ride it’s been! Returning to Scotland from the smoky suburbs of London couldn’t have been a greater or more delightful contrast. I have already seen dolphins leaping in the Moray Firth, seen the seemingly never-ending sunsets of the fine Moray … Continued
We are delighted to welcome our new CEO, Luke Strachan who has started at Wild things! Luke has a life time of spending time outdoors, a passion for caring for the environment and the welfare of people. Through his work at Reach Volunteering in London he has gained a breadth of experience in the third … Continued
If you are aged between 16 and 23, (or know someone who is) this could be a great opportunity for you to benefit from some free training from Wild things! You will get the opportunity to help us to run our holiday programme whilst gaining valuable skills and training. If you think this might … Continued
The Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival will soon be here and with walks for all abilities it really does offer something for everyone. From a gentle stroll round Aberlour listening to the myths and legends of the river Spey to the more energetic Moray Way Five Day Challenge of 95 miles! Wild things are offering … Continued
After twenty fruitful and dynamic years of working at Wild things! Jennie our Founder and Executive Director has decided that the time has come to step aside and explore pastures new. As a result, Wild things! are looking for a CEO to lead the charity in its next steps as a Centre of Excellence in Education, Conservation, … Continued
As a Dad, a ‘Canny Scot’, and someone who cares about the environment; making the decision – as a family – to use real nappies with our children was an easy one! Real nappies, what are they? Real nappies – also known as reuseable nappies, washable nappies, or cloth nappies – are usually made from … Continued
Winter Greenings from the Wild things! team May we wish you well as the year draws to a close, With roasted chestnuts and willow boughs, May your hearth burn healthy and bright, And your toasted marshmallows delight, May your woodland walks at this time of year, Fill your days with festive cheer. A HUGE thank you to … Continued
