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

Latest

Mindfulness in nature

A series of videos which invite you to be mindful within nature.

The Easing of Lockdown

The government has recently announced an easing of its social distancing measures. We know that people may have a range of feelings about these changes. We know some members of the Stuart Low Trust community may want to take time to re-engage with the organisation.

Visits to art galleries and museums during a time of COVID-19

We would encourage you to visit galleries independently, if you feel able to do so. We have written a set of tips to support with post-lockdown anxiety to help members of the Stuart Low Trust community ease into the ‘new normal’.

Parks in North London

There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, with studies showing that it boosts your mental and physical health. So we have listed information green spaces in Islington as well as the surrounding boroughs.

Stuart Low Trust- Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We'll be delivering our activities differently during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more about how we are doing this and how you can take part.

Our History

Stuart Low was a young Islington man who sadly took his own life in 1997 after failing to find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia. His death prompted local people to form the Stuart Low Trust (SLT) to create better services for other vulnerable people.