Forest Bathing at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery

Join us as we come together to experience shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. Forest Bathing is the practice of walking while in a meditative mode among trees. Forest bathing has many documented physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Anyone is welcome to participate in this free demonstration of this ancient practice. This event will be led by Diane Clark, a practitioner for many years. She offer inspiration for the experience and help participants to share their reactions after guiding them through the forest.

To learn more about the practice of forest bathing, check out this article.

ABOUT DIANE CLARK:

Diane Clark is the founder and director of Greystone Nature Preserve, a not for profit organization in Chautauqua New York. It has a double mission of preserving 72 acres on the NIagara escarpment of Lake Erie and offering community members of all ages and ability levels experiential environmental education. In 1986 Diane walked from LA to DC along with 500 others in the Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament. She spent 33 years as a teacher, working on every educational level from pre kindergarten (Chautauqua Institution) to University (Penn State). She has been initiated into the Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge of the Seneca Nation. Diane is passionate about Nature and thrives on connecting people to the earth.

WHEN:

February 26th, 2022

10:00am to 12:00pm

Visitors should arrive at least fifteen minutes before the event to become orientated.

WHERE:

Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery

7204 SE County Road 234

Gainesville, FL 32641

We will plan to meet in the parking area at the head of the Kathy Cantwell (Blue) Trail.

COME PREPARED:

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring only drinking water if desired. If possible bring a small stick, no more than ten inches, to act as a threshold for your walk. Most of all bring an open mind. Expect to heighten awareness of the natural world around you and feel the benefits in body, mind and spirit. Cell phones, cameras, distracting scents, and pets are all highly discouraged.

RSVP

Due to COVID-19 attendance is limited to the first 15 people who register below.