Nature-based workplace wellness.
Earthing with nature, at work.
Earthing with nature, at work.
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A nature-based workplace wellness program gives employees regular contact with living things during the workday: plants and green views, short breaks outdoors, hands-on growing workshops and shared harvests. Research links time in nature to lower stress, and field experiments in offices link plants to better concentration.
Why it is different
Wellness here does not mean gym passes, app subscriptions or step challenges. Those are easy to buy, but few people keep using them. A nature-based program takes another route: it puts something living in the workplace and invites people in. A good one is easy to join, follows a regular calendar, and is judged by who takes part, who comes back and how people say they feel.
Four ways to take part
Each step asks a little more of people and gives them more to take part in. Most programs combine several, and one garden can offer all four.
| Format | What employees do | What it is designed for |
|---|---|---|
| See it Asks: a glance | Work near plants, green walls and views of a garden. | A calmer, more pleasant place to concentrate. |
| Step into it Asks: a break | Take a short break outdoors or join a garden visit. | Recovering from a stressful morning. |
| Grow with it Asks: a session | Plant, prune, save seeds and harvest in a workshop. | Learning something new with colleagues. |
| Share it Asks: a team day | Run a harvest day or donate produce to a food bank. | Connection, purpose and a visible contribution. |
Illustrative, not a menu of what we sell today. For a single team day, see Harvest & Engage.
Why it helps
Nature provides a calming escape, helping employees relax amidst the busy work life.
Taking short breaks outside provides a mental “reset,” helping to clear distractions and sharpen focus when returning to work.
Fresh air and the beauty of nature can uplift our spirits and enhance our positivity throughout the day.
Engaging in outdoor activities fosters teamwork and camaraderie among employees. They strengthen their bonds through shared experiences, enhancing their connections and understanding.
How to start
Begin with the one that asks the least of people, such as plants and green views, or a monthly outdoor break.
A fixed time people can count on does more than a big launch.
Count who comes, who returns, and what they say. Add the next step when people ask for more.
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Source
This page is adapted from the ideas in Microhabitat’s guide, Nature-based workplace wellness (opens in a new tab). The wording here is our own. Read the original for the full guide and the research behind it.