Being outdoors and connecting with nature has huge benefits for our health, especially during this difficult time. Studies have shown that it contributes to lower levels of anxiety and stress. Taking actions to help nature not only makes us feel good, it also helps fight biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Small, simple actions can make a big difference to all our lives.

Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. There are plenty of simple things that we can all do to help nature in our garden or local area this Winter. #NatureisGoodForYou

Find out more in these radio infomercials:

Plant Polllinator Friendly bulbs and shrubs

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Plant Native Trees

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 Garden Bird Survey

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Winter Clean Up

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 Nature is Good for You – General Tips to make your garden wildlife friendly

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Roscommon County Council have FREE copies of the Gardening for Biodiversity book to give away. If you would like a copy please email heritage@roscommoncoco.ie and we will post one out to you as soon as we can.  

This initiative is co-ordinated by the Local Authority Heritage Officer Network as part of the Government’s “Keep Well” Campaign that aims to help people to mind their physical and mental health and wellbeing over the coming months. It is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.