We all know the benefits of being out in nature and what it can mean to our health and wellbeing. That's why Bury has a wide variety of outdoor groups and activities available across the borough that you can join/ get involved in.

The benefits of joining one of these groups are multiple;

• Gain a sense of wellbeing from being out in nature

• Make new friends

• Feel the connection of being part of a group

• Reduce stress and anxiety,

• Improve cognitive functioning

• Build self-esteem and confidence

• Improve physical health

• Gardening groups: Maintenance of the flower beds in Bury parks; growing from seed, planting, weeding etc.

• Woodland management groups: Maintenance of the wooded areas; thinning out or crown lifting the trees, maintaining paths, making brash fences etc.

• 'Friends of' groups: Management of community cafes, bike libraries, gardening groups and organise events in parks.

• Incredible Edible groups: Growing fruit, veg and herbs from seed and plant and maintain beds accessible to the public.

• Community allotments: Grow food and host growing groups, craft groups and community plots for schools etc.

• Litter picking groups: Organisation of group picks, loan equipment to individuals who want to ‘adopt their street’ and also look after overgrown green areas.

Some groups will be a combination of the above.