Workshops
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Forest Bathing at Swan Lake with Agnes
Meet us at the Nature House for a forest bathing walk led by Agnes Kedmenecz. We will be walking under half a kilometer on a wide, relatively smooth, gravel trail with minimal elevation gain. A light snack and tea will be provided at the end.
There are two accessible washroom facilities in the Nature House, plenty of parking, and plenty of woods to explore.
What is forest bathing?
Forest bathing, forest therapy, and Shinrin-Yoku broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all one's senses. Not simply a walk in the woods, it’s a conscious, contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress.
Cost: $15
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Facilitator: Agnes Kedmenecz
Enjoying learning about, playing and being in nature and the woods has been a part of Agnes' life from a young age. Being able to share this love and peace of nature with others is the inspiration for being a Nature Bathing guide.
Agnes has been delighting in the woods, sea, and wilderness of Vancouver Island since her move to Victoria is 2022.
In the winter of 2023, Agnes completed her provisional certification as a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy [URL embedded]. She also holds a twenty-hour remote wilderness first aid through the Canadian Red Cross.
A Nature Bathing Walk offers us some time to slow down, unwind and be.
Hope to see you outside soon!
