About this Event
*This event is designed for children aged 8–16. Each child must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Organized by the Forest Bathing Club in partnership with Evergreen Brick Works, this special Earth Month Parent-Child Forest Bathing Session is a unique opportunity for parents and children to slow down and connect with nature, and each other, through the practice of Forest Bathing. This 2 hour experience will offer you a space to drop into your body, tune into your senses, and connect with the more-than-human world.
You and your child will be invited into stories of the land, moments of play and wonder, collecting nature objects, exploring the senses, and making sound together as simple and joyful ways of noticing and connecting with the natural world around you.
TICKETS: $40 per parent-child pair. This session is structured around one-on-one pairs — one parent and one child per ticket. *If there are any single parents with multiple children who would like to join, please reach out via email, we can sort this out!
HOW IT WORKS:
- No prior experience is necessary
- Slow and relaxed walk with time to rest
- Approximately 2hrs (route no longer than 1km)
- Invitations offering you to be with nature
PREPARATION:
- Wear layered clothing and dress for -10 degrees cooler than the forecast. This is not a brisk walk so we will not be creating body heat to support us. Choose clothing that offers a lot of warmth with the knowing that you can always take off layers to cool down.
- Bring weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and an open mind.
- Recommended to BRING A HAT – Brick Works has many open areas with lots of sun!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Address: 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8 Meeting Spot: The Water Shed Wall Arrival Time: *YOU MUST arrive minimum 15 minutes prior to the event for registration and orientation. WALK BEGINS ON THE HOUR – SHARP!
- Release Forms and Waivers provided at the start of the event must be signed to participate. A waiver must be signed by the parent/guardian on behalf of each child.
- Cancellation Policy: Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours prior to day of the event. The FBC can cancel an event up to 48 hours prior if the number of participants is too low.
- Inclement Weather Policy: The FBC can reschedule the event due to inclement weather. Tickets will be automatically transferred to the next available date or to another date of the participant's choosing.
- This event is exclusively for parent-child pairs. Every child must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. One child per parent/guardian.
ABOUT US: The Forest Bathing Club (www.forestbathingclub.com) offers walks led by a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide on lands throughout the GTA including places such as High Park, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Evergreen Brick Works, and Tommy Thompson. The practice of Forest Therapy supports our mental, physical, and planetary health by nurturing heart-centered relationships between all peoples and the More-Than-Human World of Nature.
Your guide for this session is Emily Pleasance, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Regional Coordinator of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, and Climate-Aware Psychotherapist (qualifying).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Canada
CAD 44.29
