Green time is an easy way to improve health and well-being in everyday life. It refers to any time spent in natural environments, whether in a local park, forest, beach, or other green or blue space. Research shows that as little as 15 minutes can provide measurable health benefits.
The Health from Nature programme is now in action
The goal of the Health from Nature programme is to improve people’s well-being and health by increasing the positive health effects of nature. Learn more about nature’s health benefits and join the programme’s work.
Swap screen time for green time – just 15 minutes can benefit your health
Nature supports wellbeing across many health challenges
Did you know that easy access to nature can protect against depression, encourage physical activity, and help prevent many chronic diseases? Even a small dose is enough.
The Health from Nature programme is a joint effort
The programme is implemented by a wide range of actors from different sectors: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Sitra, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Finnish Environment Institute, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finnish Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation, Finnish Lung Health Association, MIELI Mental Health Finland, The Organisation for Respiratory Health in Finland, the Age Institute, the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities, City of Vantaa, and Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland, among others.