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Couchiching Conservancy: Walk at Grant’s Woods – Shinrin Yoku
July 13, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$50Event Navigation
“Join us in Orillia with the Couchiching Conservancy for a Shinrin-Yoku walk through the old growth forest of Grant’s Woods. Lead by Ben Porchuk, Head of the Canadian Chapter of Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Ben is one of 5 certified Forest Therapy Guides in Canada. Ben’s walks are mindful, poignant and get to the core of relaxation and connection with nature. For close to 40 years, scientific research has demonstrated the many health benefits of Shinrin-Yoku, including lowering stress, stabilizing moods, boosting one’s immune system and lowering blood pressure.
Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing Walk, meeting at the Grants Woods (Couchiching Conservancy Head Office Parking Lot). Please pre-register and arrive arrive no later than 12:50am. Please check the night before (ben.porchuk@restorativenatureexperiences.com) to confirm the walk is proceeding (may be rescheduled due to extreme weather forecast). Bring good footwear, a sunhat, sunscreen and insect repellent (optional).
Pace/Level of Walk: The walk will be at a deliberately slow pace. There will be several sitting breaks for reflection. The terrain at times may be steep. We do walk in the rain and in moderate windy/ snowy conditions.
Payment Methods: Online preferred, you may send a cheque (37 Elmwood Ave. E., The Forest City, ON, N6C1J1).
Postponed/Rescheduled Walks: The walk may be re-scheduled due to poor weather (however, we do walk in the rain) or low attendance. Participants will be notified of a postponed walk for weather the day before and made aware of the rescheduled date and time. Participants will be made aware of rescheduled walks due to low attendance two days prior to the walk.
Cost: $50/person
Weather: Rain or shine; if lightning or high winds we will reschedule
Helpful: Bring sturdy footwear, sunscreen and natural insect repellent recommended
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This network is funded through the support of The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.