FOREST THERAPY WALKS

When

Select Saturdays,

September 18, October 2, 16, November 6, and 20

10 AM to Noon

Where

Meet at the Discovery Center's outdoor firepit

Cost

$20 per class (50% discount for frontline workers)

Registration

Register by contacting Christine Shoemaker by phone at 612-708-3449, or by email. Can’t make it in-person? Join us on Facebook Live! Events will be located on the Sky Meets Water Forest Therapy LLC Facebook page. 

Information

What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy, or “forest bathing”, is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Forest therapy walks are slow-paced and are leisurely guided through nature by certified forest therapy guides. 

Christine Shoemaker is a certified ANFT Forest Therapy guide from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). She has been a resident of Oakdale for 3 years and grew up in the surrounding area. Christine is the founder of Sky Meets Water Forest Therapy LLC.

Attend in-person or virtually. Spots are limited, masks can be worn (subject to applicable federal/state/local mask mandate guidelines), and please arrive early for in-person.