Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Founder and Chair, Events Organiser, Website and Social Media Administrator
Rob Nicholls
Secretary, Treasurer, Health and Safety Officer
Founder and Chair, Events Organiser, Website and Social Media Administrator
Rob Nicholls
Secretary, Treasurer, Health and Safety Officer
Aims:
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
● To encourage people to connect with nature because it benefits both our mental health and physical wellbeing.
● To do something green and sustainable for our environment.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To breath some fresh Cornish sea air.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
● To encourage people to connect with nature because it benefits both our mental health and physical wellbeing.
● To do something green and sustainable for our environment.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To breath some fresh Cornish sea air.
All events, projects and activities are fully funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls.
Projects:
● Nature Walks
● Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Student Bursary Project
● Talk and Presentation on Birds and Butterflies
● Nature Walks
● Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Student Bursary Project
● Talk and Presentation on Birds and Butterflies
Sustainable Development Goals number 3 - "Good Health and Wellbeing"
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They were created with the aim of "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests. The SDGs highlight the connections between the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development. Sustainability is at the center of the SDGs.
Events and Activities:
1. Nature Walks
● Winter Watch, Spring Watch and Autumn Watch
● Bird-watching
● Butterfly-watching
● Wildflower Walk
● Fungi Walk
● Moth Night
● Photography
● Others
2. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
3. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● National Trust Godolphin
● Woodland Valley Farm
● Trewithen Gardens
● The Lost Gardens of Heligan
● Portmellon Valley
● Others
4. Butterfly Education Kits
● Giveaway Butterfly Education Kits to Primary Schools. Butterfly has the most fascinating life cycle. They undergo metamorphosis.
5. Student Bursary Project
● Give £250 to any deserving student who is studying Sustainability-related course or Environmental-related course in Cornwall.
6. Give Talks and Presentations to the community and various groups and organisations
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Others
7. Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
● A community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife.
1. Nature Walks
● Winter Watch, Spring Watch and Autumn Watch
● Bird-watching
● Butterfly-watching
● Wildflower Walk
● Fungi Walk
● Moth Night
● Photography
● Others
2. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
3. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● National Trust Godolphin
● Woodland Valley Farm
● Trewithen Gardens
● The Lost Gardens of Heligan
● Portmellon Valley
● Others
4. Butterfly Education Kits
● Giveaway Butterfly Education Kits to Primary Schools. Butterfly has the most fascinating life cycle. They undergo metamorphosis.
5. Student Bursary Project
● Give £250 to any deserving student who is studying Sustainability-related course or Environmental-related course in Cornwall.
6. Give Talks and Presentations to the community and various groups and organisations
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Others
7. Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
● A community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife.
I CARE, YOU Matter
● Your Life Matters
● Your Health Matters
● Your Future Matters
● Together We Can
I CARE... about your LIFE, HEALTH and FUTURE, Together We Can achieve a better LIFE, HEALTH and FUTURE. YOU and I.
● Your Life Matters
● Your Health Matters
● Your Future Matters
● Together We Can
I CARE... about your LIFE, HEALTH and FUTURE, Together We Can achieve a better LIFE, HEALTH and FUTURE. YOU and I.
Nature: Good Health and Wellbeing
How can nature benefit good health and wellbeing? Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both good health and wellbeing. It can:
● improve your health
● improve your wellbeing
● improve your confidence and self-esteem
● improve your mood
● reduce feelings of stress or anger
● help you to be more active
● help you take time out
● help you feel more relaxed
● help you make new connections
● share your knowledge and experience
● develop your skills
● discover new interest
● provide peer support
● others
Nurturing something else into life has really helped my wellbeing, gently caring for something helped me learn to care for myself.
We all have different experiences of nature, and different reasons for wanting to connect with it more or feeling unsure about whether to try. You might find you get something completely different from one activity compared to someone else.
Nature ideas you could try:
Grow or pick food:
● Plant vegetables or herbs in your garden.
●Go fruit picking like wild blackberries or look for local farms or orchards that let you pick fruits to buy.
Bring nature inside:
● Buying flowers or potted plants for your home.
●Collecting natural materials like leaves, flowers, feathers, tree bark or seeds and use them to decorate your house.
● Listen to natural sounds, like recordings or apps that play birdsong, ocean waves or rainfall.
Do activities outdoors:
● Walking in a park, garden, woodland, coast path and others.
● Drawing or painting animals or nature scenes.
● Eating meals outdoor.
● Taking photos of nature, flowers, trees and others.
Help the environment:
● Beach cleaning or litter picking.
● Planting wildflowers for bees and butterflies.
Connect with wildlife:
● Bird-watching
● Butterfly-watching
● Take part in a nature survey like RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, Butterfly Transect and others.
● Taking photos of birds, butterflies and others.
How can nature benefit good health and wellbeing? Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both good health and wellbeing. It can:
● improve your health
● improve your wellbeing
● improve your confidence and self-esteem
● improve your mood
● reduce feelings of stress or anger
● help you to be more active
● help you take time out
● help you feel more relaxed
● help you make new connections
● share your knowledge and experience
● develop your skills
● discover new interest
● provide peer support
● others
Nurturing something else into life has really helped my wellbeing, gently caring for something helped me learn to care for myself.
We all have different experiences of nature, and different reasons for wanting to connect with it more or feeling unsure about whether to try. You might find you get something completely different from one activity compared to someone else.
Nature ideas you could try:
Grow or pick food:
● Plant vegetables or herbs in your garden.
●Go fruit picking like wild blackberries or look for local farms or orchards that let you pick fruits to buy.
Bring nature inside:
● Buying flowers or potted plants for your home.
●Collecting natural materials like leaves, flowers, feathers, tree bark or seeds and use them to decorate your house.
● Listen to natural sounds, like recordings or apps that play birdsong, ocean waves or rainfall.
Do activities outdoors:
● Walking in a park, garden, woodland, coast path and others.
● Drawing or painting animals or nature scenes.
● Eating meals outdoor.
● Taking photos of nature, flowers, trees and others.
Help the environment:
● Beach cleaning or litter picking.
● Planting wildflowers for bees and butterflies.
Connect with wildlife:
● Bird-watching
● Butterfly-watching
● Take part in a nature survey like RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, Butterfly Transect and others.
● Taking photos of birds, butterflies and others.
Joe Buncle from Source FM had interviewed me on my campaign "Let's Get Wild - connect with nature and wildlife". It was on at 8:00am and at 1:00pm on 3 April 2020. Click on the link to listen: listenagain.thesourcefm.co.uk/listenagain
Meet Cornwall's Queen of nature! Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organises litter picks, rockpooling and birdwatching all year round. Please click on the link below to listen to my interview on BBC Cornwall at James Dundon's Saturday Show.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
BBC Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
BBC Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
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Connect with Nature because it benefits both our mental health and physical wellbeing; doing something green and sustainable for our environment; appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world; and of course, to breath some fresh Cornish sea air.
Just because you are working from home due to medical condition, or you are on sick leave due to hypertension from someone, or you have disability, or you have cancer, or you had an operation… this should not stop you from going out. Your health is of utmost importance. Connect with Nature because it’s good for your mental health and physical wellbeing.
You should never make any assumption on other people's situation without knowing the truth.
You saw a person who is working from home due to medical condition went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have medical condition.
You saw a person on sick leave due to hypertension cause by someone went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have the right to do that because he/she/they is on sick leave.
You saw a person who has a cancer and had the biggest operation in his/her/their life went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have the right to do that because they had an operation.
You saw a poster of a Nature Walk (Bird-Watching and Butterfly-Watching) event says "no dogs please" - you immediately assumed that they hate furry animals. Some people has asthma and some has allergy to dogs hair. They just want to keep away from their triggers. And it's a nature walk particularly bird-watching and butterfly-watching.
You saw photos posted on his/her/their Social Media - you immediately assumed it was taken today. Not every photo posted on Social Media is taken today. It can be taken a few days ago, a few weeks ago, a few months ago or even years ago.
Before you jump into conclusion, you have to get your facts right. You do not know what they feel. With your blah blah blah... you are causing that person stress and anxiety. Be sensitive to his/her/their feelings. Do not be heartless. They are vulnerable and already suffering so much. Do not add more to their pain. Never assume you know better. Be kind. Have a heart.
Fresh Air is good and has numerous health benefits. It can improve mental health and physical wellbeing, boost the immune system, and enhance lung function.
Walking is good and provides numerous health benefits. It's a low-impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and even ease joint pain. Walking can also help manage weight, lower blood sugar, and improve mental health and physical wellbeing.
Going out and meeting friends is beneficial for overall well-being. Social interaction reduces feelings of loneliness, boosts mood and reduces stress, and can even improve cognitive skills. Furthermore, friendships can provide emotional support, enhance self-confidence, and offer opportunities for shared experiences.
Your health is of utmost importance. Connect with Nature because it’s good for your mental health and physical wellbeing.
Just because you are working from home due to medical condition, or you are on sick leave due to hypertension from someone, or you have disability, or you have cancer, or you had an operation… this should not stop you from going out. Your health is of utmost importance. Connect with Nature because it’s good for your mental health and physical wellbeing.
You should never make any assumption on other people's situation without knowing the truth.
You saw a person who is working from home due to medical condition went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have medical condition.
You saw a person on sick leave due to hypertension cause by someone went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have the right to do that because he/she/they is on sick leave.
You saw a person who has a cancer and had the biggest operation in his/her/their life went out for a walk, or went to an event, or went to a meeting, or went to the supermarket, or others - you immediately assumed that he/she/they does not have the right to do that because they had an operation.
You saw a poster of a Nature Walk (Bird-Watching and Butterfly-Watching) event says "no dogs please" - you immediately assumed that they hate furry animals. Some people has asthma and some has allergy to dogs hair. They just want to keep away from their triggers. And it's a nature walk particularly bird-watching and butterfly-watching.
You saw photos posted on his/her/their Social Media - you immediately assumed it was taken today. Not every photo posted on Social Media is taken today. It can be taken a few days ago, a few weeks ago, a few months ago or even years ago.
Before you jump into conclusion, you have to get your facts right. You do not know what they feel. With your blah blah blah... you are causing that person stress and anxiety. Be sensitive to his/her/their feelings. Do not be heartless. They are vulnerable and already suffering so much. Do not add more to their pain. Never assume you know better. Be kind. Have a heart.
Fresh Air is good and has numerous health benefits. It can improve mental health and physical wellbeing, boost the immune system, and enhance lung function.
Walking is good and provides numerous health benefits. It's a low-impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and even ease joint pain. Walking can also help manage weight, lower blood sugar, and improve mental health and physical wellbeing.
Going out and meeting friends is beneficial for overall well-being. Social interaction reduces feelings of loneliness, boosts mood and reduces stress, and can even improve cognitive skills. Furthermore, friendships can provide emotional support, enhance self-confidence, and offer opportunities for shared experiences.
Your health is of utmost importance. Connect with Nature because it’s good for your mental health and physical wellbeing.