1.5 hour walking workshop of nature connection with forest bathing therapy, including:

Orientation to Alexandra Forest Conservation Park, acknowledgement of country and sensory grounding
Guided sequence of relational forest therapy practices by ANFT certified guide
Simple forest tea ritual
Forest tea picnic

We'll come together under the trees to share in activities that awaken our senses and help us remember and develop our relationship the Earth.

Research shows that these practices can help us find joy, calm, peace and awe in our experience of life by encouraging curiosity, motivation and a renewed commitment to the Earth.

This public session for all aged 6+ is in partnership with the beautiful subtropical lowland rainforest at Alexandra Forest Conservation Park.

Why not make a special day of it with a hike, a swim and a delicious outdoor lunch on the Sunshine Coast?!

Held Outside Nature Connection Experiences

is run by Jay Ridgewell, a nature therapy guide, science educator and communicator. For more information, including answers to questions such as "What happens on a nature therapy walk?", "Is there scientific proof that it's good for us?" and "What should I wear?!" visit the Held Outside website.

Tree canopy cabbage tree palms forest bathing — Forest bathing with Alex Forest tree canopy

Meeting location & other important information

will be shared after registration or please contact me (Jay) at heldoutside@gmail.com or 0476 212 616.

Forest bathing group with Held Outside nature connection experiences

Alexandra Forest Conservation Park

is 1.5 hour drive north of Brisbane and 5 minutes walk from Alexandra Headland Surf Club (Bus route numbers 600, 611, 615, 616, 619 - link to Translink). The path at Alex Forest is mostly flat with some trip hazards. There aren't any toilets on the trail, and there's not guaranteed 'bush wee' privacy. The closest toilets are at Nelson Park or the Alexandra Headlands Surf Club.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council permit: CUL210040. Insurances and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Other dates and locations are negotiable, please get in touch.