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October 30, 2018
Sarah Bell

Sensing Nature in London

October 30, 2018
Sarah Bell

Today is an exciting day for the Sensing Nature project as we hold our ‘Wellbeing with nature and sight impairment’ event.

October 30, 2018
Sarah Bell
August 14, 2018
Alex Smalley

Exploring nature in childhood

August 14, 2018
Alex Smalley

Our participants have emphasised the importance of childhood nature encounters. Here we share stories from those born with sight impairment.

August 14, 2018
Alex Smalley
July 10, 2018
Sarah Bell

Sign up for Adventure Nature!

July 10, 2018
Sarah Bell

Join us in September to discuss exciting initiatives supporting people with sight impairment to engage in outdoor adventure activities.

July 10, 2018
Sarah Bell
May 29, 2018
Alex Smalley

Creating ‘Nature Narratives’

May 29, 2018
Alex Smalley

We’re excited to announce a brand new Sensing Nature venture supporting access to nature sites across the UK for people with sight impairment.

May 29, 2018
Alex Smalley
May 15, 2018
Alex Smalley

Big Blind Walk update

May 15, 2018
Alex Smalley

We catch up with Julian Jackson in Cornwall, at the beginning of his ‘Big Blind Walk’ and get the inside scoop on what makes him want to spend time in nature.

May 15, 2018
Alex Smalley
May 1, 2018
Alex Smalley

Pleasures of bird life

May 1, 2018
Alex Smalley

Experiences of bird life can be important in developing meaningful connections with nature. This week Sarah Bell learns more about the ‘Casual Birder’ podcast series…

May 1, 2018
Alex Smalley
March 27, 2018
Alex Smalley

Sense Adventures

March 27, 2018
Alex Smalley

Moving freely and safely through #nature is important to Sensing Nature participants. We speak to Sense Adventures about their exciting new initiative helping VIPs to experience walking in the Malvern Hills.

March 27, 2018
Alex Smalley
March 13, 2018
Alex Smalley

Technology and nature

March 13, 2018
Alex Smalley

As we delve into the Sensing Nature data, technology is emerging as a key factor in facilitating inclusive experiences with the natural world. Sarah Bell explains how.

March 13, 2018
Alex Smalley
February 27, 2018
Alex Smalley

Sensing Nature Stories

February 27, 2018
Alex Smalley

What does it take to make the most of a multi-sensory nature experience? We hear about a recent visit to RSPB Titchwell from one of our workshop participants.

February 27, 2018
Alex Smalley
February 13, 2018
Alex Smalley

Big Blind Walk

February 13, 2018
Alex Smalley

Julian Jackson will traverse the length of Great Britain this spring, hiking over 1000 miles to raise awareness of visual impairment. Find out how you can support the Big Blind Walk...

February 13, 2018
Alex Smalley
January 30, 2018
Alex Smalley

Moorvision and childhood nature

January 30, 2018
Alex Smalley

Spending time in nature could help children with visual impairments develop important skills. Sarah Bell introduces Moorvision, a charity aiming to support these kinds of opportunities.

January 30, 2018
Alex Smalley
January 16, 2018
Alex Smalley

Creativity with nature

January 16, 2018
Alex Smalley

Cold water swimmer, Susan Harrod, shares a poem about paddle boarding as we delve into creativity, imagination and nature.

January 16, 2018
Alex Smalley
December 19, 2017
Alex Smalley

A busy year

December 19, 2017
Alex Smalley

As we approach Christmas 2017, Sarah Bell reflects on a busy but fantastic year for Sensing Nature.

December 19, 2017
Alex Smalley
December 12, 2017
Alex Smalley

Living Paintings

December 12, 2017
Alex Smalley

How can partially sighted people use pictures and art to learn about nature? Living Paintings is an organisation trying to do just that...

December 12, 2017
Alex Smalley
November 28, 2017
Alex Smalley

Talking (nature) sense

November 28, 2017
Alex Smalley

We recently held a workshop to explore how to create more inclusive multisensory nature experiences. Here are some insights...

November 28, 2017
Alex Smalley
November 21, 2017
Alex Smalley

Visionary Conference 2017

November 21, 2017
Alex Smalley

We recently held an interactive workshop at the Annual Visionary Conference, providing a great opportunity to share some of Sensing Nautre's early findings.

November 21, 2017
Alex Smalley
November 7, 2017
Alex Smalley

Inspiring multisensory connections

November 7, 2017
Alex Smalley

Sarah Bell and Jane Stoneham introduce the Sensory Trust, a charity which facilitates inclusive access to nature and the outdoors.

November 7, 2017
Alex Smalley
October 24, 2017
Alex Smalley

Walking the Walk

October 24, 2017
Alex Smalley

This week we have a guest blog by author, photographer and researcher, Tanvir Bush, as she sends herself out into the wilderness...

October 24, 2017
Alex Smalley
October 10, 2017
Alex Smalley

Picking up pace

October 10, 2017
Alex Smalley

Do you like to move through nature at speed? Sport England’s Parkrun initiative is supporting people with sight impairments to do just that.

October 10, 2017
Alex Smalley
September 26, 2017
Alex Smalley

Introducing Heritage Ability

September 26, 2017
Alex Smalley

An exciting new project is hoping to provide inspiring experiences within the South West’s natural and cultural heritage.

September 26, 2017
Alex Smalley
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This research project is supported by the University of Exeter Medical School and the Economic and Social Research Council.

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