Natural England funded eight pilot projects, through local partnerships around the country, over three years (between 2008-11) to test the process of engaging hard to reach groups in green exercise activity. The aim of green exercise is to connect people to nature and encourage them to be more physically active in their local green spaces.
Green Exercise can be any informal, physical activity that takes place in a green space or the natural environment: from gardening, cycling and walking in urban green areas, to kite flying and conservation projects in the wider countryside.