Come on a Forest Therapy Walk on your own or with others. We walk in "near nature" -- mostly within the city of Ottawa-Gatineau. Pre-registration is required. For most walks you don't need a high level of fitness, and some walks are on accessible trails. A refund will be provided with at least 24 hours notice. Once you register, you'll receive directions and info on what to bring, how to dress, etc. but feel free to contact me with any questions.
Forest Immersion Experience
Old Growth Forest of Gillies Grove, Arnprior
Saturday, Sept. 26 -- 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Sat. Oct. 3rd -- 1:30 to 4:30 pm
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This rare grove of old pines feels like a cathedral. Come re-connect with your inner calm & the abundant gifts of the forest.
The forest immersion experience includes: Overview of Nature & Forest Therapy and its health & wellness benefits; Guided sensory-awakening meditation to support you in shifting the focus from daily stresses & concerns so you can fully enter into the nature experience; Nature Connection invitations to experience on the walk, which you can bring to your own nature time; Opportunity for solo time in nature, for you to explore and make personal connections; Time to share nature connection stories and responses as they reveal themselves on the walk; Wild-crafted forest tea, prepared on the trail. Please read the Covid-19 Protocols before registering. A refund will be provided with at least 24 hours notice. The walks go ahead in sunshine or light rain. In the event of thunderstorms or high winds, I'll notify you at least three hours before the event if we have to postpone. Directions and full details will be sent when you register but feel free to contact me with questions beforehand. $40 person; maximum six participants. I reserve some tickets for participants on a reduced income. Contact me for the Discount Code. Register HERE. |
Crazy Horse Trail, Kanata
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 -- 10 am to 12:30 pm
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With the trees all around and the Canadian Shield under your feet, feel the deep support of the earth in these uncertain times.
Something special happens when we slow down, get quiet and connect with the natural world around us. And we need that connection now, more than ever. Join me on the Crazy Horse Trail, a gorgeous section of Canadian Shield on the edge of Kanata. The trail is moderately strenuous, with short rises and descents and uneven footing in places. There is no outhouse. We'll cover about 5 km. It's longer than a regular Forest Therapy walk and we'll be going at a gentle hiking pace at the beginning and end, but will slow right down for the majority of the walk. Tickets are $34, with 10% going to Friends of the Carp Hills, who established and maintain this trail. You'll receive all the details -- what to bring, where to meet, etc. -- after you register through Eventbrite: Oct. 4. Registration |
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Tuesdays With Trees
Sept. 22 & 29, Oct. 6 & 13 -- 9 am to 11 am
In the Dominion Arboretum and on the Chipmunk Trail in the Greenbelt - Ottawa
Like visiting with a beloved elder, time with the trees is a chance to listen, hear stories and remember our connections & belonging.
Come to the Dominion Arboretum in the middle of the city, or the Chipmunk Trail in the Greenbelt (near Moodie Dr. and Hunt Club W.), for an immersive experience in nature on a forest therapy walk. These are easy pathways, and we go at a slow pace, bringing our "exquisite awareness" to the world of nature in which we're immersed. Through this practice you can discover ways to de-stress, boost your immune system, and meet the day with new energy and perspective.
Sign up for one walk at a time ($25), or for the whole series ($90 -- a 10% savings). I offer some tickets at a discounted rate -- contact me for the discount code.
Register through Eventbrite.
Come to the Dominion Arboretum in the middle of the city, or the Chipmunk Trail in the Greenbelt (near Moodie Dr. and Hunt Club W.), for an immersive experience in nature on a forest therapy walk. These are easy pathways, and we go at a slow pace, bringing our "exquisite awareness" to the world of nature in which we're immersed. Through this practice you can discover ways to de-stress, boost your immune system, and meet the day with new energy and perspective.
Sign up for one walk at a time ($25), or for the whole series ($90 -- a 10% savings). I offer some tickets at a discounted rate -- contact me for the discount code.
Register through Eventbrite.
McCarthy Woods Forest Immersion
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New dates will be added regularly; sign up to be notified of upcoming walks. If you have a group of people who'd like to experience a walk together, I'm happy to schedule a private walk at a time and place that works for you. See the Private Walks page.