Every day plants are working to slow water down - the slower the flow, the greater chance of it reaching the lower ground store, where we need it. Every day, plants are taking climate action, this is our chance to join them. youtu.be/UNhAs0hVnwQ?...

Every day, plants - big and small - use water and the energy from the sun to regulate our climate and keep us cool. Join St Vincent's School in Liverpool on their climate repair journey as they plant a wildflower meadow in their school grounds with Scouse Flowerhouse. youtu.be/K0XIZku2QNw?...

🎺 We are delighted to announce a new project to make our natural heritage more accessible, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to the National Lottery players. Delivering 👇🏽 🌱 In-person training in the South West 🌱 Online workshops 🌱 Guidance Get in touch to find out more 🙂

We absolutely love autumn, it is a great time to go out and connect with nature! Would you like to know more about our free inclusive dementia walking and nature activity groups in Cornwall? 👉 then check out our dementia page on our website #DementiaCornwall #DementiaWellbeing

Mental Health is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by getting hands-on and making meaningful connections with nature, we can increase feelings of joy, calm and connectivity. What better way to celebrate World Mental Health Day than by doing some planting #WorldMentalHealthDay

Red Moor are catching the rain! 🌧️ We installed the coolest drainpipe structure along with a local designer, it collects the rain from their guttering and diverts it into a sponge garden below. Soon it'll be full of climate resilient plants 💪

We've been training up the staff in our Climate Cooler Schools, celebrating all that the students have already done with us, looking ahead to all that we've got planned and finally talking about climate friendly changes for their site and if any of those ideas could travel home with them.

We are delighted to be taking part and sharing walks and creative sensory-rich workshops as part of Only Connect this October! We warmly invite you to "Only Connect!" An International Community Symposium! 🎉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/only-conne...

Cover Crops ❇️ Students in our Climate Cooler Schools sowed a cover crop to protect the soil from the elements and to provide structure for the soil. Whilst the flowers are around it's great food for the bees 🐝 Next they'll dig the plants into the soil to add valuable nutrients.

The sun has had his hat on… Hip hip hip hurray! 🌞 Our dementia friendly walking groups have been out and about connecting with nature!🌱 🌳 🐝 🌻 If you would like to know more about our inclusive dementia walking and nature activity groups in Cornwall? 👉 then check out our website and what's on page.

We were thrilled to be invited by Royal Parks to review Hyde Park last week. We walked, buggied, measured, and recorded their way around this massive historical park. Big thanks to May, Cassie, Ledy and the team for making us feel so welcome. #AccessForAll

🎉 The flowers are out in Liverpool 🌻 In March, we joined the Scouse Flowerhouse at St Vincent's School to help spread the incredible climate repairing message of the wildflowers. It's now the most fantastic wildflower meadow, all going to help cool our planet! Plants are so cool! #ClimateAction

Collective Climate Repair - A collaborative process with a beautiful result! Sail shades will create some cooling shade whilst we wait for the climbers to grow. It is going to be a lovely space for staff and students to sit and enjoy 😎 #ClimateAction #ClimateRepair

Boardwalks and bridges can connect us to nature, but poor design can turn them into barriers. Slippery surfaces, uneven boards, or steep inclines hinder access. Thoughtful design and maintenance ensure safe, inclusive outdoor experiences. 🌿💚 #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleTrails #SustainableDesign

This weekend saw the opening of the @thegardenershouse.org‬ and Sensory Garden at Morab Gardens. We were thrilled to be involved in the garden design. Helen, our inclusive landscape designer, has thrown everything into making this sensory garden a special place for the whole community. #Penzance

Great article from Landscape designer Rebecca Read on creating accessible gardens on a budget www.rebeccaread.com/blog/accessi... This is something we get asked about a lot. #AccessibleDesign #SensoryGardens

What a great time we had at the Deaf-led Earthly Wellbeing Festival! Our very own Wendy was a speaker & introduced one of our favourite tabletop demos. We explored how water behaves on different surfaces. It's amazing to see people discovering the magic simplicity of the demo for themselves #BSL

🌱 Do you enjoy walking and being in nature? Are you interested in supporting your local Cornish community? 🌳 Then why not volunteer with us? "I've given a little of my time to the Sensory Trust, but I've gained so much friendship, I feel my time has been repaid 100 fold." - volunteer #VolunteerWeek

🎺 It's Volunteers week. 💚 A huge thank you to all our lovely volunteers! Your kindness, enthusiasm and sharing of time are essential to support our dementia group members; to walk and share positive nature connections. Here are some of our volunteers in action! #VolunteerWeek #DementiaCornwall

🎺 In honour of Volunteers Week, we salute our team of amazing volunteers who make our dementia-friendly walks possible. Your support, compassion, and dedication are invaluable, and group members often express how important these walks are for their wellbeing. #VolunteersWeek #DementiaVolunteers

It’s #DementiaActionWeek! 🌱 Creative Spaces is Sensory Trust’s pioneering nature-based approach helping people with dementia to maintain physically, socially and mentally active lives in their communities. youtu.be/mnQNTJVvO2c 👉 Find out more on our website

Hi everyone 👋 Sensory Trust has moved from Twitter to BlueSky. We will be posting about accessibility, inclusion and climate action. We'd love to connect with people and organisations who are passionate outdoor access for all.

We are delighted to be at the 4th Cornwall Dementia Conference. This year's focus is living well with dementia, which is one of our aims of our Creative Spaces project. #KernowHealth #AlzheimersSociety #CornwallNHS #Cornwall #Dementia #CornwallDementiaConference #FiloProject #MemoryMatters

Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We believe that access to nature and the outdoors should be available to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. Accessibility isn't just about ramps and signs—it's about creating experiences that are meaningful and enjoyable for all. #GAAD

Ever wondered if your brand font is accessible? Does your b look like your d? Admittedly, it can all be quite subjective. @charitycomms.bsky.social has put together some key principles for designing accessible and inclusive print materials. Take a look👏 www.charitycomms.org.uk/core-princip...

We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the @cornwall-landscape.bsky.social as part of the Access for All grant programme. Working with @sensory-trust.bsky.social we have created some new online resources for St Agnes and St Just Mining Districts. www.cornishmining.org.uk/about/news/a...

Did you know over 7,000 people in the UK rely on an assistance dog? While we often think of guide dogs for blind & visually impaired people, assistance dogs can help with tasks for those with epilepsy, diabetes, hearing loss, and emotional support. What does legal, inclusive practice look like?

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Behind every successful tree planting day with a group of school kids is a washing line full of gloves! We wouldn't have it any other way 😍🌳 #TreePlanting

We visited the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support to demo some activities around trees and climate change 🌳 Trees are natural climate repairers, cooling the planet through transpiration—like nature’s air conditioners! 🍃 Some trees are super coolers based on their leaf area index. 🌱 #ClimateAction

Our dementia-friendly activity groups choose their walks and activities, putting choice and ownership back into the lives of people with dementia. 1. Meeting the donkeys at Flika Donkey Sanctuary. 2. Getting stuck into clay 3. Looking for natural colours on a grey day! 4. Making wildlife boxes

Gates and stiles in the countryside While many gates are needed for stock or vehicle control, they can block wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and adaptive bikes, while stiles are total barriers for many users. So, how can we make the countryside accessible for all?

60yrs! What an achievement and such vital support for unpaid carers @carers-uk.bsky.social 👏😀

Thanks to the Integrated Admiral Nurse Team for today's Care & Share event in Cornwall—connecting dementia professionals, families, and carers. Great talks, conversations, and information sharing! #DementiaSupport #CareAndShare

Sharpening the Senses! 🎶 We joined the Music Education podcast to chat about nature connections, music, sound and wellbeing. 🌿 Wendy proves that nature really is good for you even if it's taken inside! Tune in now on Spotify for this fascinating conversation! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/76WA...

Goosebumps, changes to our heart rate, chills, a hitch in the chest, or a warm fuzzy feeling…can all come from experiencing a sense of awe. Whether it's a tiny seed or the vast sky, awe is everywhere. www.sensorytrust.org.uk/blog/what-is...

Accessibility is a love note 😍 Adding ALT text takes an extra few seconds but is so important. #AccessibleSocialMedia