30 Days Wild

30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts' annual challenge event, where everyone involved does one wild thing a day throughout the month of June.

Businesses can sign up and receive a FREE pack in the post, plus lots of inspiration for activities.

They have specific packs for

• My business
• My home
• My care home
• My school

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

Why is this important?

Many recent studies have examined the multiple benefits of local green space and routine contact with nature and the great outdoors for:

• Physical and mental health
• Reduced stress and improved well being
• Healthy childhood development
• Educational attainment
• Reduced health-related costs to society
• Better neighbourhoods and social cohesion

UK’s four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) asserted the importance of, and issued guidance for, different kinds of physical activity for people of all ages from early years to older adults, ranging from gentle strolls and household tasks to more strenuous activity: “Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of many chronic conditions including coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, obesity, mental health problems and musculoskeletal conditions. Even relatively small increases in physical activity are associated with some protection against chronic diseases and an improved quality of life...

“The estimated direct cost of physical inactivity to the NHS across the UK is £1.06 billion. This is based upon five conditions specifically linked to inactivity, namely coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colorectal cancer and breast cancer. This figure represents a conservative estimate, since it excludes the costs of other diseases and health problems, such as osteoporosis and falls, which affect many older people.”