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Branching Out: Nature-Based Wellbeing Programme
Created: 18/08/2025
News/Events Category: Health and Social Care
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Branching Out is a nature-based wellbeing programme delivered by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. It takes place in local woodlands and green spaces, offering a mix of outdoor activities designed to support mental health, build confidence, and reconnect people with nature.
Expect fresh air, friendly faces, and hands-on activities like bushcraft, conservation, mindfulness, and creative workshops. Many sessions are built around photography assignments, giving you a chance to explore nature through a new lens - literally. It’s all about feeling more connected - to yourself, to others, and to the outdoors.
Click here for the programme PDF.
Who should attend?
The programme is for adults in Fife who are experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, or simply need a boost. Whether you’re referred through a support service or just looking for a new way to feel better, Branching Out is open, inclusive, and welcoming.
How to sign up
Getting started is easy. You can be referred by a support worker, mental health professional, or community organisation - or just get in touch with them directly. There’s no cost to take part and no equipment needed - just a willingness to give it a go and enjoy some time outdoors. They’ll help you get onboard and answer any questions you have.
Reach out to:
Rich Webster, Branching Out Coordinator at [email protected] or call 07485 395 416.
Emily Alexander, Green Health Partnership Coordiantor at [email protected] or call 07483 466 107.
About Branching Out
Branching Out was developed by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) in response to the growing need for mental health and wellbeing support across Fife. Recognising the barriers many people face in accessing nature and meaningful social connection, FCCT worked with local health and community partners to shape a programme that could make a real difference.
Designed around woodland-based activities like bushcraft, conservation, and mindfulness, Branching Out offers a safe and supportive space for people to reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world. Over time, it has grown into a trusted and flexible resource - tailored to meet the presenting needs of Fife’s communities and helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
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