Full Moon & Lunar Beltane Forest Bathing

  • Details

  • 5/05/23
  • 6 - 8 p.m.
  • $25 – $5
  • All Ages

  • Categories

  • Outdoor

Event Description

Join Backyard Abundance and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Nature + Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us.


Forest Therapy is a guided immersion in natural environments that promotes the well-being of people and the land. Research shows these numerous therapeutic benefits:

•    Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, anger and pain.

•    Improves cognitive functioning, sleep, mood and creativity

•    Boosts the immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships and increases feelings of gratitude.


THINGS TO BRING: 

  • Water bottle 
  • Good shoes for being outdoors 
  • Walking or hiking poll if you like 
  • Insect repellent
  • Anything else that might help you feel comfortable being outdoors.

DESIRED DRESS CODE: Dress for the weather and for being OUTDOORS for 2 hours! 

If it is chilly dress extra warm and bring a blanket, if it is wet or rainy wear clothing to keep you warm and dry.


REGISTRATION

Sliding scale fee: $25 - $5, based upon your access to resources.


Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.

QUESTIONS THE DAY OF

Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator of your class


INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY

We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.


EDUCATOR

Emelia Sautter is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is the foundress of Good Medicine, Nature and Forest Therapy Practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.


LOCATION

Harvest Preserve- 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA


COVID-19

The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.


SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners and was funded by the Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP). It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please  frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of  time, materials and funds.

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