More connected to nature, less to tech, says naturalist Nick

We humans need biodiverity and wild spaces to fend off obesity, mental health problems and hopelessly over-stimulated brains - that’s the view of a visiting speaker to Perth next month.

TV naturalist Nick Baker will be in Perth on Tuesday, November 12, speaking about rewilding in a talk to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

Nick Baker has appeared on-screen in series such as BBC’s‘The Really Wild Show’ and‘Autumnwatch’, will share his passion for flora and fauna, and pass on how to become more connected to nature than ever before. Nick’s talk, entitled‘Self Rewilding’is a talk about how to find a sense of belonging in the world.

Commenting on the upcoming talk, part of the RSGS’s Inspiring People series, Nick said:“As a species we are undoubtedly in big trouble. As we become further and further disconnected from nature, we lose sight of its true value.

“We are filling our ears with buds and not birds, dazzling our eyes and sizzling our optic nerves with back lit LED screens and not butterflies.

“We are also facing a time where the incidences of obesity and disease relating to inactivity are at an all-time high, as are mental disorders and stress-related illness all of which it has been proven can be alleviated by simply spending time in green, if not wild spaces.”

Mike Robinson, chief executive of RSGS, also said:“At RSGS, we inspire an interest and better understanding of the natural world - from the very smallest creatures to the biggest landscapes.

“To have Nick speak for us is a great pleasure and a wonderful addition to our talks programme.”

Nick will speak at the Salutation Hotel on Tuesday, November 12. The talk starts at 7.30pm and tickets costing £10 are available via Eventbrite or on the door.