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Access to Nature Hub

This practical online space supports you to take action to make nature more accessible, with guidance, reallife examples and tools. It’s for anyone who works in, volunteers with or influences nature spaces. Whether you’re just getting started or already taking action, explore the stops on this hub in a way that matters most to your work.

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Why does access to nature matter?

Discover the barriers and inequalities that prevent people from accessing nature and hear directly from disabled people and people with mental health conditions about the role nature plays in their lives.

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Where do I start with accessibility?

Learn about the social model of disability, explore how to use inclusive language and access a glossary of key terms. Discover what accessibility looks like in practice with tools to assess your space and guidance on access audits.

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How do I involve people with lived experience in my work?

Understand different approaches to participation and involvement and explore guidance on how to plan and facilitate inclusive sessions with people with lived experience.

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Learning from what works

See how organisations are transforming their nature spaces through inclusive policies, site improvements and better communication. Use guides and real examples to spark ideas and inspire change within your own organisation.

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Measuring and learning from the impact of your work

Learn how to evaluate your work in an inclusive and accessible way and understand why it matters. Explore key tips, useful methods and real examples of different approaches to measuring your impact.

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Join the Access to Nature Movement

Now it's your turn to take action and be part of a collective effort to make nature more accessible. Connect with others driving change, share your learning and contribute your ideas and resources.