About this Event
Fungi Walk
Our fourth session from our nature walk series. Join us for a leisurely autumnal walk, forest bathe, mushroom spotting and art making in nature.
What to expect:
- Connection: A chance to meet and connect with others, your senses and nature.
- Relaxation: Unwind and connect as we observe, listen, smell, feel and taste our way through Epping Forest.
- Learn: learn about different types of funghi/mushroom/funga and their relationship to nature.
- Art Making: Making art works inspired by the surrounding nature and changes in season (sculptures, drawings, poems, songs or movement).
- Share: Stories, plant knowledge, art work and reflections.
Time & Location
12:00pm - We will meet at Chingford Railway Station (please try to arrive promptly so we can head to the Epping Forest together)
12:15pm - Walk towards Epping Forest.
1:30pm - Lunch and forest bathing.
2:30pm - Mindful walking and art making in nature.
4:00pm - A final stop at a local pub.
5:00pm - A gentle walk back to Chingford station.
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking.
- Thermos or water.
- Warm clothes, a spare jumper and rain gear (the walk will take place, come rain or sunshine)
- A sketchbook (art materials will be provided but you are very welcome to bring your own).
- Lunch and snacks.
Hosts
Hosted by kinoko, a community organisation formed to support wellbeing through a nurturing and creative community rooted in nature. Kinoko means mushroom or child of the tree in Japanese, symbolising our natural potential towards transformation, rebirth and connection. We believe in the healing powers of the arts, nature and community.
Hosted by Emily (she/them) (PGDip, BA, Msc) an Integrative Psychotherapist and Trainee Arts Therapist with experience working in the NHS and non-profits, supporting people predominantly from the Global Majority, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent individuals, with 8 years of experience running therapeutic art groups. Offering a warm, grounded presence, ensuring a warm and nurturing group experience.
Contact:
Contact us on [email protected] if you have any questions.
Call 07860617577 if you get lost or a running late on the day, we can drop you a pin.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chingford Train Station, Chingford Train Station, London, United Kingdom
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