Read on for how to get involved in a ‘Plant a Seed’ Project taking place at our community garden<\/p>\n
Human beings are intrinsically connected to nature, we are influenced by the rhythms of the seasons, our surroundings, the quality of the air we breathe. However, we get so caught up in busy studying, working and social lives according to a strict online schedule that it holds our attention away from the outdoors and the skills learnt within it. University life in recent years has taken place so much online that this can take a toll both physically and emotionally, especially when \u2018relaxing\u2019 can mean spending even more hours looking at screens.<\/p>\n
With a growing focus on sustainability and the wellbeing impact of spending time in green spaces, it’s a good time to bring the outdoors back into your life with the College and Community Life’s Plant a Seed project. This includes a variety of activities you can participate in on the Canterbury campus, gaining new skills, get your hands dirty and developing an understanding of basic potting, seeding and growing skills, whilst highlighting different ways to reuse household items and reduce your personal carbon footprint. The project also provides an opportunity to meet other students, explore and relax in the beautiful Kent Community Oasis Garden and meet the wonderful team who run it.<\/p>\n
Fancy getting your hands on a free house plant? Come along to Templeman Library or the central Plaza on Thursday 3rd March, where we’ll be giving out plants and information on many more wellbeing and nature opportunities at Kent for Universities’ Mental Health Day, check out #WellbeingUniKent for more related activities!<\/p>\n
Follow College and Community Life on Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> or Facebook<\/a> for news on other events taking place throughout the year or you can get in touch with us at CCLTeam@kent.ac.uk <\/a>or\u00a0book an appointment<\/a> online at a time that\u2019s convenient to you to come and speak to one of our team.<\/p>\n Written by Tom Dixon, 09.02.22<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to comment on or contribute to a podcast or article for Student Services, email us at StudentServicesWeb@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check out further articles on <\/span>College Life <\/span><\/a>and <\/span>Community Life<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"