Join other women for a two-hour session in nature, from the forest, park, or backyard of your choice. Nature and forest immersion comes from the tradition of forest bathing, or shinrin yoku – the practice of slowing down in the forest to reconnect with nature using our senses. Doing so has physical and mental health benefits and helps us deepen our connection with nature and place.

As women working in the forest sector, we are each contributing in our own way to shaping the future of forests. Time with nature outside of work in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting can do wonders in helping us decompress, heal, and strengthen our relationships with ourselves, nature, and one another.

Our session will include three ‘invitations’. Each time, you will be prompted to reflect on a particular aspect of the natural world around you, with some solo time, as well as an opportunity to come back to the group to share reflections. This is not a hike with a destination (!), and while you are free to walk extensively, you are just as welcome to take things slow and sit. We will end the walk with a modified tea ceremony — including a virtual toast and snacks.

This walk is being offered virtually over Zoom, where participants are invited to tune in using earbuds to enable staying in touch hands-free and off-camera for parts of the session.

Hosted by the Women’s Forest Congress

Day and time: November 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST

To learn more and register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-and-forest-immersion-tickets-743915169297?.