How I found the special joy of nature in cities

You have to look – and sometimes very closely – but discovering small patches of woodland or flowers bursting through concrete makes me appreciate nature all the more

Climb a tree, and wiggle those hips: exercises to boost your mood

From getting the most out of your daily stroll to scaling a tree in your local park, here are three ways to get moving and feel better

Amid the gloom of lockdown, I have taken solace in nature

If you’re feeling cooped up, defy the cold, head for your local park and marvel at the antics of gulls, starlings and fieldfares, says urban birder David Lindo

The lesson I learned at my local dump? There are beautiful times up ahead

What was once a toxic wasteland now explodes with flora and fauna. A walk there always gives me renewed faith in imagination, determination and humanity, says Emma Beddington

Johnson urged to extend public’s right to roam over English countryside

Letter signed by 100 people including Stephen Fry and Ali Smith points out freedom to roam only extends to 8% of country

Climate ‘apocalypse’ fears stopping people having children – study

Survey of 600 people finds some parents regret having offspring for same reason

Country diary: slow growth on the edge of oblivion

Buxton, Derbyshire: Yews have steel-like strength and the ability to grow in unlikely places – even out of pure rock

The Guardian view on restoring lost rights of way: in search of beauty

Editorial: The huge response to a campaign to put forgotten public footpaths back on the map shows how much we value access to the natural environment

Country diary: boulderers make the most of the rocky terrain

Llanberis, Gwynedd: They felt at the initial holds, arms taking their weight, toes stabbing at edges and pockets that might afford some lift

Country diary: into the woods and out of the ordinary

Coed y Cwm, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion: The deep leaf litter beneath my feet soaks up other sounds, creating an acoustic like that of a softly furnished library