Young people's mental health bolstered by nature projects, report says

Participants in ?33m scheme that improved 3,000 community spaces note confidence and wellbeing boostYoung people's mental health, self-confidence and employability were boosted by participation in nature projects across the UK, according to a report on a ?33m programme.More than 128,000 people aged 11 to 24 took part in the Our Bright Future scheme. The 31 projects improved 3,000 community spaces and created 350 nature-rich areas, from a vandalised churchyard in Hull to a rewilded quarry in County Down. The programme was led by the Wildlife Trusts and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Continue reading...