Nature Programmes

Only 13% of the Islington’s land is green space, the second lowest proportion of any local authority in the country. (State of Equalities in Islington- Annual Report 2019: Islington Council, 2019)

That is why our nature programmes are so vitally needed.

What our participants say

"It's good for community mental health. I feel serene after I have worked in the garden, it makes me feel confident and happier and energised....It builds my self-confidence"

More information

Click through to find out about each project.

Mindfulness in Nature

Katy Connell, mindfulness practitioner and Friday event host at the Stuart Low Trust, feels there spending time being mindful within nature enhances the enjoyment of both. Watch the videos to learn about benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature and opportunities to engage in guided mediations with Katy. Read more

Nature Visits

Visits to natural places in or around the capital. Read more

Gardening Project

Gardening Project at Culpeper Community Garden, Islington. Read more

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Trusts and Foundations

Stuart Low Trust would not be able to deliver award-winning, free projects and activities without the generous support of grant-making trusts and foundations and statutory bodies.
10 Keys to Happier Living with Action for Happiness

In 2011, global not-for-profit Action for Happiness launched, with the aim of reducing mental ill health. They led the development of the evidence-based 10 Keys to or Happier Living, the acronym for which is GREAT DREAM. The first five keys (GREAT) are about how we interact with the outside world in our daily activities. The second five keys (DREAM) come from inside us and depend on our attitude to life. Discover the Keys here.