This information is for registrants who have received a confirmation email.
We look forward to meeting you
- Thank you for replying to the confirmation email within the time requested and honouring your commitment to attend. By replying to that email, you also consent to the disclaimer of liability.
- If you are unable to attend or have not confirmed within the time requested, we will give your place to someone on our wait聽list. If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 48h before the session. Thank you for your understanding.
- Once you have confirmed,
- for the Gault Nature Reserve, please follow the payment guidelines in the confirmation email you received
- for the Morgan Arboretum,聽please pay the session fee at the entrance to the Arboretum when you arrive.听Please bring a water bottle filled with water (there is no potable water onsite).
- for all other sites, please see details in the confirmation email you received.
- If you have any allergies, food intolerances, reduced mobility or any other needs the guide(s) should be aware of, please let them know by email at least 48h before the activity.
What is Shinrin Yoku?
Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) is a very slow, guided walk done in a small group, where we immerse ourselves in nature. Done mainly in silence, this walk covers a short distance over a few hours, giving us the opportunity to slow down and reconnect with our senses and nature through guided invitations (activities). It often brings a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing.
Although we do most of the walk in silence, there will be moments to share your experience with others in pairs or small groups. We will end with a 鈥渢ea ceremony鈥� 鈥� a herbal tea infusion and a light snack 鈥� to celebrate and share our experiences together.
What should I wear and bring?
- This year we are seeing a lot more ticks. Please apply聽these tick prevention strategies for every Forest Bathing walk.听
- Dress for the weather and for ticks, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. We will be moving very slowly so dress warmly if it is cool or cold.
- Good shoes/boots for walking on dirt paths that may be slippery or muddy some days 鈥� slightly uphill and downhill. Consult the site's trail conditions on their website for guidance.
- A water bottle, bug spray (for mosquitoes and ticks), walking poles if you need them and a small waterproof mat or folding tripod stool if you have one so that you can sit at different moments. We will also have small mats to share with you if needed.
- We invite you to use unscented products so that you can benefit from the fragrances nature has to offer that day.
- If you are coming with another participant, we encourage you to carpool whenever possible.
And, of course, we invite you to bring your openness to discover, explore and connect with nature!
