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Forest Bathing: In partnership with Oakvillegreen

Facilitated by certified Forest Therapy guide Sock G

Rest and rejuvenate through sensory awareness and mindfulness while immersing yourself and deepening your relationship with nature. Age 18+

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, which gives you the chance to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Experience the benefits of slow-paced wandering in nature with a trained forest therapy guide Sock Gee! The session will include some slow walking but also some resting and sitting.  Join this very unique guided experience! The forest bathing practice has been found to reduce stress and anxiety, improve cardiovascular and metabolic health, and boost overall well-being.

What to wear and bring

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. This is a rain-or-shine event unless severe weather is in the forecast. If it rains, please wear waterproof layers or bring an umbrella.  It is highly recommended that you bring a sit pad (we will have some extras)

Location details 

Head to Bronte Bluffs Park parking lot, 35 W River St, Oakville, ON L6L 6N9 - this is the meeting spot.

If this parking lot is full, head back towards Lakeshore Rd to use the Bronte Beach Park parking lot at 45 W River St, Oakville, ON L6L 6N9

Part of Oakvillegreen's Green Connections Program.

Registration is required.

Skills learned: Communication, Information literacy, Social skills.

 Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.

  
Need to cancel? Please let us know.

 If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by:

 1.    Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmation email.

 2.    Phone your local branch, or email oplreference@oakville.ca.  Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals.

Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The Town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The Town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes. 

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