Full Moon Forest Bathing at the Black Angel's Cemetery

Join Backyard Abundance and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. This moonlit hike will explore spooky spaces in Hickory Hill Park as well as visit the Black Angel in Oakland Cemetery.  

Forest Therapy is a guided immersion in natural environments that promotes the well-being of people and the land. Research shows these numerous therapeutic benefits:

• Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, anger and pain
• Improves cognitive functioning, sleep, mood and creativity
• Boosts the immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships and increases feelings of gratitude

THINGS TO BRING

• Water bottle
• Good shoes for being outdoors 
• Walking or hiking poll 
• Insect repellent 
• Anything else that might help you feel comfortable being outdoors

DRESS CODE

Dress for the weather and for being OUTDOORS for 2 hours! If it is chilly dress extra warm and bring a blanket, if it is wet or rainy wear clothing to keep you warm and dry.

REGISTRATION

Sliding scale fee: $25 - $5, based upon your access to resources.

Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.

• Learn about Backyard Abundance membership

QUESTIONS THE DAY OF

Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator of your class.

INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY

We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.

EDUCATOR

Emelia Sautter is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is the foundress of Good Medicine, Nature and Forest Therapy Practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

LOCATION

Oakland Cemetery main entrance on Brown and Reno Streets,  1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA

COVID-19

The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners and was funded by the Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP). It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please  frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of  time, materials and funds.

• Johnson County Community Foundation
• Roy A. Hunt Foundation
• Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
• 100 Grannies
• Earl May Garden Center
• Master Gardeners of Johnson County
• New Pioneer Food Co-op
• Hills Bank

Photo courtesy of Dawn Frary, Iowa City photographer and death doula.