Join us for a forest bathing walk this summer! What is forest bathing? It is a deep nature connection practice that helps us explore the more than human world through a slow, sensory and meditative walk.
Through a series of invitations, our guide will help us:
🍃Deeply connect to the sounds, smells, textures, and views of nature.
👂🏾Explore the natural world with all your senses.
🫱🏾🫲🏾Have an opportunity to share your experience with the group through mini councils, fostering community connections.
🍵Taste safe herbal teas from the land during a tea ceremony!
🚶🏾♀️What to bring and wear:
🥾Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes such as running shoes or flat boots
👖Layers to stay comfortable outdoors
💧Water bottle to stay hydrated
🧘🏾♀️Sitting pad or small blanket. There will be times when we sit on the ground. If you are not able to sit on the ground, bring a camp chair that you can carry. Or let us know. A limited amount of sitting pads or chairs will be available.
Hope to see you there!
A little bit about our guide:
Sana Ahmed is a certified forest therapy guide through the GIFT Global Institute of Forest Therapy and Nature Connection. She is also a local writer, artist and photographer based in Brampton, ON. Sana's work aims to foster deep nature connection through her guided walks and artwork. She launched Wild Earth Kinship as an invitation to rewild through art, forest therapy and mindfulness. Learn more about her work here and here.
Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is not responsible for the safety of attendees. Hiking involves risks that are beyond the control of EDC, the Reconnection Project Regional Coordinators, and staff or volunteers leading the event. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and terrain.
