Forest Bathing at McDonald Farm
Thursday, October 15th
5:30 — 7:00pm
McDonald Farm
10S404 Knoch Knolls Road
Naperville, IL 60565
$25 for members of The Conservation Foundation/$30 for non-members
Forest bathing (also called Forest Therapy) is based on the Japanese practice of Shirin-Yoku – an immersive experience in nature in which participants mindfully connect to the outdoors through their senses. Participants are invited to interact with nature through a series of prompts with opportunities to share and connect with other participants along the way. The experience ends with a tea ceremony. Research has shown that this type of outdoor reflective experience can reduce stress, boost immune functioning, and help foster a sense of connectedness and appreciation for nature.
Participants should come prepared for the weather and the experience can be adapted for most ability and mobility levels.
Speaker:
Alison Paul has more than 15 years of experience strengthening people’s connections to themselves, others, and the place where they live. Alison is a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) the Vice President of Community Conservation for a The Conservation Foundation where she leads their community-based conservation work.