What Is Naturally Healthy May?

Naturally Healthy May is all about connecting with nature and enjoying the amazing health and well-being benefits the natural world can bring. Being in nature and green spaces can help boost your mood. Increasing positive feelings, reducing anxiety and improving cognitive performance according to Loughborough University. Led by Active Devon and Devon County Council, Naturally Healthy May is all about finding opportunities to get out into nature, whether that’s through activities, groups or taking a picnic lunch break in a nearby park. 

Our libraries offer a variety of nature and health resources. From group walks and seed swaps to blood pressure monitors, Healthy Start vitamins and accessible routes to help families explore with confidence. Find support at your library to enjoy Naturally Healthy May. 

Want To Ride A Bicycle? 

Whether you are looking to learn to ride or build your confidence on a bike, check out Active Devon’s free cycle training available across the county, including at Tavistock Library and Honiton Library! Learn more about the programme here. 

Join The Outdoor Explorer Club 

Explore nature with free resources for families, young people and children. Discover accessible routes designed to support people, including neurodiverse individuals, to enjoy the great outdoors. Enjoy trails and beaches around Devon with The Outdoor Explorer Club. Find out more here.  

Pay A Visit To Dr Bike 

We’ve partnered with Ride On to offer free Dr Bike safety check sessions to empower more people to get out on their bicycles this spring and summer. Book a free safety check available at Seaton Library, Holsworthy Library, Exmouth Library, and Bovey Tracey Library.  

Read A Story 

Why not borrow a book? You’ll find stories of outdoor adventures and nature-writing to inspire you in our catalogue or on BorrowBox this May. According to research by the University of Sussex, reading can reduce stress by 68%. Lower your stress and enjoy a good story this May.