There is a growing interest in nature-based interventions (NBIs) to improve mental health symptoms. This article describes the experiences of ten mental health consumers who participated in a pilot Nature Walking Group implemented within community mental health services. Data include ethnographic observations of the walks, focus group and interviews with the participants. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes which capture the impacts experienced by the mental health consumers: 1) “I can get to a happy place by visiting nature” 2) “Knowing that you are not alone” and 3) “It was really rewarding and helpful”. The article discusses the implications of these findings for mental health services and the directions for future research.
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