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Duration

Three Hours

About

Join us at our Field Camp location inside Glacier National Park as we welcome esteemed Forest Bathing instructor, Ellen Horowitz. Ellen has over 40 years of experience as a naturalist, educator, award-winning author, and Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.

Forest bathing is a different way of experiencing the natural world than most people are used to. Best known for its health benefits, including stress reduction, forest bathing is also a nature connection practice. During this workshop, expect to have fun, reawaken your sense of wonder and awe, experience the healing benefits of the forest and learn ways to incorporate forest bathing into your everyday life.

Itinerary

Subject to change due to weather and trail closures

• We will meet at the Glacier Institute Field Camp at 6:00PM. Our instructor, Ellen, will begin the workshop with a brief history of shinrin-yoku, the Japanese art of forest bathing, and some of the research behind this evidence-based practice. Most of our time will be spent forest bathing as Ellen guides us on a slow, gentle walk or provides opportunities to sit quietly while she offers simple, sensory invitations that strengthen our awareness of and relationship with nature. The workshop concludes at 9:00PM.

Physical Requirements

This course is suitable for all participants. Total walking distance is less than one-quarter mile.

Park Entrance Fees

Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entry passes prior to the hike. These can be purchased online. A Vehicle Reservation is NOT required. Participation in your hike with the Glacier Institute acts as your Vehicle Reservation. These details will be included in your confirmation email.

Recommended Reading

• Williams, Florence. The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. 2017. W.W. Norton & Company Inc., New York.
• Arvay, Clemens G. The Biophilia Effect. 2018. Sounds True. Boulder, CO.
• Clifford, M. Amos. Your Guide to Forest Bathing. 2018. Conari Press, Newburyport, MA.
• Li, Qing. Into the Forest. 2019. Penguin Life. U.K.

What to Bring

• Plenty of water and snacks
• Feel free to bring a light-weight camp chair or stool, or a yoga mat as you will have opportunities to sit quietly for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.