Green Health Activities at Western General: Autumn 2025
Join Beth, our Nature and Wellbeing Officer, for a range of nature-based activities to support your health and wellbeing.
All activities will be run by Beth unless otherwise stated. If you need additional support to participate, or have any questions, please get in touch: [email protected]
Our timetables below outline the different staff, patient and volunteer activities on offer.
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18th and 25th | Getting to know wildlife | All staff | 11am – 3pm | AFB Courtyard 6 (Staff wellbeing courtyard) | For all of August, we’re asking folks to record as much wildlife on-site as possible. This data can then be used by scientists in all sorts of ways – to track effects on wildlife as the climate changes, to protect endangered species and enhance biodiversity. No idea where to start? In August there will a series of themed drop-in sessions where you can learn a bit about different species and how to use apps to identify and record wildlife. It can be fun, fascinating and relaxing to look at wildlife – if you’re curious then please do come for a chat! |
| August 20th and 27th | Getting to know nature | All staff | 11am – 3pm | Wellbeing Wing | Learn about invertebrates on Aug 20th and birds and mammals on the 27th |
| Thursday 25th September 5:30pm and Saturday 25th October 10am. | Trip to the Botanic Gardens | All staff welcome | 5:30pm and 10am | Botanic Gardens West Gate | Opportunity to socialise, connect with nature and get exclusive access to the Botanic Gardens. |
| 29th September | Dawn Chorus Walk | Staff and outpatients | 6.45am | AFB | Take some time to enjoy the glorious bird song around the site and learn which birds call the hospital grounds home. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just let one of the staff know and someone will come to the ward and support you
Please contact me directly either in person or by emailing [email protected] and I will do my best to support you.
Yes, most activities will unless specified.
Yes, please do unless it states booking is essential.
No, everything will be explained.