Greentime17 – get your 17 of green
Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature – wherever you are, whatever the weather, and however you like to do it.
Take your nearest exit into nature. Get your 17 of green.
We spend so much of our time surrounded by screens, schedules and everyday pressures. Greentime is the antidote to screen time. It’s a way to restore your mind and your body.
Why 17 minutes?
17 minutes a day adds up to two hours a week.
Research* suggests that spending at least two hours a week in nature is associated with significantly better health and wellbeing. The good news? It doesn’t matter whether you get your two hours in one go or through lots of shorter visits.
Three ways to get your greentime
1. Walk and talk
Take 17 minutes to have a chat or catch up with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Arrange a walk with a friend, invite a neighbour for a wander, make a phone call while you’re out, or move your work meeting outside.
2. Listen out for nature
Find somewhere quiet and take a moment to listen. How many different natural sounds can you hear? Can you hear birds calling, leaves rustling, or sounds you might normally miss?
3. Make a difference
Take a bag with you on a walk and collect some litter along the way. Leave a little patch of nature better than you found it.
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