When we are in harmony with the natural world we can begin to heal. Our nervous system can rest itself, our bodies and minds can go back to how they ought to be. No longer out of kilter with nature, but once again in tune with it, we are refreshed and restored.  


Dr Qing Li, Associate Professor at the Medical School in Tokyo 

A registered charity established to promote the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world. 


Dose of Nature works with people with mental health problems and the general population, encouraging everyone to connect with nature in order to improve their mental wellbeing. Our Dose of Nature Prescriptions and wellbeing workshops take place predominately in south-west London and in Guildford, Surrey, but if you are interested in any part of our work, please email info@doseofnature.org.uk.


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A woman in sunglasses and a hat outside in the sun, enjoying the workshop - with a pen and clipboard
September 1, 2026
Volunteers and clients enjoyed a mindfulness workshop at Marble Hill House, exploring nature, creativity and wellbeing through art and connection.
LEAH Workshop participants gather in Pensford Field
August 3, 2026
Dose of Nature hosted a special nature wellbeing workshop with a group from LEAH, a wonderful local charity in Richmond.
Entrance gate to Pensford field in Kew
July 27, 2026
The first cohort of practitioners from the Dose of Nature community partnership model from Roots Nature Therapy took part in their first training day in July 2026.
July 20, 2026
Our beautiful site in Kew, Pensford Field, has officially been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award.
A group of practitioners sat in a circle outside drinking tea
July 1, 2026
Mental health practitioners from West London NHS Trust complete training with Dose of Nature at Pensford Field, Kew to deliver 10-week nature prescriptions for psychosis recovery, backed by a new LSE trial.
LSE Report Front Cover - Dose of Nature Impact Evaluation Report 2025
By Alison Greenwood July 1, 2026
A landmark 2.5-year study by the London School of Economics (LSE) proves that Dose of Nature prescriptions significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and loneliness while offering high value for money.
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