Description

Join us for this walk surrounded by legacy and old growth trees in Squaxin Park only 2 minutes north of downtown Olympia, WA. After a welcome to the land and guided meditation, we'll stroll in silence, and tune into the sights and sounds of towering 100- to 500-year-old trees. Explore 2 miles of trails at a comfortable pace under the canopy of a living forest that is a thriving ecosystem, a network of soil fungi, called the "Wood Wide Web." Awaken to the practice of healing in nature, Shinrin-yoku or "Forest Bathing." Feel revitalized, connected, and centered after a short meditation. Marvel at the discovery that trees are social, they communicate and nurture each other. Listen to a tree sing using my device that converts the tree's electric signals into notes. Instructor: Julie Ratner

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Class will meet at Squaxin Park, 2600 Eastbay DR,NE Olympia (near the bathrooms opposite of the Rose Garden.) Parking may be challenging so please allow enough time to park. The Forest Walk will start promptly at 9:30a.m. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.

Activity Secondary Category

Science, Nature & History

Location

Squaxin Park, 2600 East Bay Drive NE, Olympia

Instructor

Julie Ratner