Joggers and drinkers: what a day in the life of a Leeds park tells us about modern Britain

During lockdown, parks became more important to us than ever – as gyms, pubs and nightclubs. From dawn to dusk at Woodhouse Moor, I found out why they are so essential now

Walking in an autumn wonderland: how I found awe in deepest Surrey

A scientific study shows the benefits of feeling small in the grand scheme of things. An ‘awe walk’ on Surrey’s Leith Hill helped one sceptic see the light

10 awe-inspiring walks around the UK

Scientists found weekly ‘awe walks’ led to more positive emotions among study participants - here are some of the nation’s most wondrous locations

Turn up the heat and get a work box: nine ways to improve your home working routine

Need inspiration? Follow these tips on working from home for the long haul

We’ve got to start thinking beyond our own lifespans if we’re going to avoid extinction

Short-term analysis of ways to save society, and indeed humanity, is useless

My idea of happiness? A strimmer and a bramble-choked path

Someone needs to clean up Britain’s overgrown footpaths – and it might as well be me

Ditch the gloves, buy a litter-picker, but don’t carshare! How to be eco-friendly in a pandemic

Can you wash your disposable mask at 20C – and should we still be going for reusable coffee cups? Experts answer your environmental dilemmas

I ran away to a remote Scottish isle. It was perfect

Crowded out of the city by noise and stress, I embraced the wild solitude of a Hebridean island – and found a connection to nature

Tree of the week: ‘Our olive tree is very expressive. It tells you when it’s thirsty’

In a weekly series, readers tell us about their favourite trees. This week: an olive in a small Californian orchard

My local park is a space where I can be alone – and feel part of the community

I can hear the flap of birds’ wings. The crunch of gravel underfoot. Gone, though, is the chatter and scraping of chairs in cafes