Dose of Nature

28/09/2026

Feel like your day is moving too fast? Take a breather with nature.

Look out a window or sit outside, find a tree branch swaying in the wind, and try to match the rhythm of your deep breathing to it.

It is an instant way to tell your body it is safe to relax. Did it help you feel a bit calmer? Let us know!

23/09/2026

The latest postcast episode from The Mood Booster features our very own Dr Georgina Gould.

As Clinical Lead for Dose of Nature, she talks Charlie and Dr Marcus about the science behind why nature heals us, including how the bacteria in soil is good for you.

The conversation dives into the six active ingredients of nature, sunlight, fractal patterns, soil bacteria, phytoncides and more, including the fascinating science behind Japan's practice of forest bathing, before closing on cities, community, and how to realistically build nature into a busy London life.

🎧 Listen To The Episode on Spotify or your podcast service by searching for 'The Mood Booster Podcast': https://open.spotify.com/episode/01K1PKVNR2gCQfZHYEeqQs

Thanks to Charlie and Marcus for chatting with us. We hope you enjoy the episode!

The Mood Booster Podcast · Episode

23/09/2026

Autumn Equinox 🌅

Celebrating the equinox with a beautiful sunrise over Kingley Vale this morning.

Today marks the day when day and night are equal in length.

As the seasons change, nature reminds us that change doesn’t have to be rushed. There is value in slowing down, noticing what’s around us and making space to pause.

Whether it’s a walk through crunchy leaves, a moment in the garden or just looking up at the sky, spending time in nature can help us feel more grounded and connected. Take a moment today to step outside, breathe deeply and notice what’s around you.

Happy Autumn Equinox 🍁🍂

22/09/2026

We love seeing your nature photos, but today's challenge is a little different. 🌿

Leave your phone in your pocket and spend ten minutes outside without taking a picture, checking notifications, or scrolling.

Just notice what's around you. The colours, the sounds, the changing season.

Give yourself permission to experience the moment rather than capture it.

You might notice more than you expect.

If you give it a try, let us know how it felt in the comments.

17/09/2026

🍄‍🟫Have you noticed autumn arriving?

Not all the signs of the season are found in colourful leaves. Sometimes they’re subtler, like mushrooms quietly emerging, appearing almost overnight.

Autumn arrived gradually, inviting us to slow down and notice the small changes happening around us. From patches of fungi beneath our feet to cooler breezes and darker evenings. Nature is constantly shifting, even when we don’t realise it.

This week, we invite you to take a moment to pause and look a little closer. Let us know what you spot 🍂🍁

15/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone who paddled from Farncombe Boathouse to the Wey Kayaking Club to celebrate one year of the Dose of Nature Kayaking sessions based out of our hub in Guildford.

A feast for the intrepid group of kayakers was enjoyed at Guildford Lock.

Thank you to Kaye and all our volunteer coaches who run the group and offer these wonderful sessions for our clients to enjoy.

🌳 Our wellbeing groups are offered to everyone who completes a Nature Prescription with us. They are free of charge and available for life, making them a unique element of what makes our Prescriptions so successful. Support doesn’t end when the formal prescription does.

Your donations all help to keep groups like this running, offering a vital resource and space for people to access nature and be with friends in a supportive environment.

You can donate online via our website - link in bio 💚

14/09/2026

Nature never rushes, yet everything gets accomplished. Today, take a look around your garden or local neighborhood for one clear sign of the season.

Connecting with these natural changes helps us feel more grounded.

What did you spot? Share a picture or comment below 🌳

07/09/2026

Next time you head out to the shops, the school run, or work, take the scenic route! Choose the path that passes by trees, a local park, or water. It might add a few extra minutes to your trip, but your mind will thank you for it.

07/09/2026

As we welcome September, there’s a real sense of change around us. The weather has given us a taste of what’s to come, with the rain, cooler days, and first signs of autumn beginning to appear.

For many families, September also means getting back into school and everyday routines. The walk to school can be a lovely chance to notice what’s changing outside. Together, take time to notice the leaves, birds, trees and even the changing weather from one day to the next. Can you find a favourite tree on your route to school or work?

Nature is always adapting to whatever comes its way, and there’s something lovely about noticing that as we move into a new season ourselves.

04/09/2026

A few months ago the monstera plant in the studio at Pensford Field was overbearing. Encroaching on our space, we hardly knew what to do with it.

We found ourselves dragging it from one location to another, and it had become barely able to support itself. If a plant could look sorrowful, then this one surely did.

That is, of course, until Natasha, our Field Conservation Manager, worked her magic. Expertly separating the plant, each section was put into large glass vases to rest and recuperate, but things still felt hopeless.

How could a plant rebuild itself without soil, access to ultra-rich nutrients and the perfect conditions?

The weeks passed and we got used to the monstera in its new place, often not noticing progress or failing to comment on its appearance. But in the background, it was silently doing its thing and knowing how to heal. And then yesterday it happened...new leaves unfurled as if from nowhere.

At its core, it had made light for itself and made room. And the most interesting thing of all? It didn’t need a fancy environment, perfection or an expensive new pot. Instead, it had found life in water that had become sulphurous and almost intolerable to be near.

Sometimes you may feel like you are wounded, that the future is difficult to imagine or that things are decaying around you.

You may even feel like you are stood in stagnant water. But our leaves do not need to unfurl all at once.

Have patience, find inspiration in nature and conserve your energy, for your roots know what to do and you are exactly where you need to be.

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