Sat, Nov 09
|Kent Park
Forest Therapy for Post-Election Calm
Escape the post-election stress and holiday rush with forest therapy at Kent Park, where you can discover tranquility and rejuvenate your spirit.
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Kent Park, 2048 US-6 NW, Oxford, IA
About the Event
Take a breather from the election craze and prepare yourself for the upcoming holiday rush with a tranquil forest bathing experience around the lake at beautiful Kent Park.
Immerse yourself in the calming embrace of nature, allowing all your senses to soak in the soothing beauty of late autumn.
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.
This experience offers the perfect respite, helping you recharge and center yourself between the intensity of the election season and the approaching holidays.
THINGS TO BRING
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.
- Water bottle
- Good shoes for being outdoors
- Insect repellent
- Anything else that might help you feel comfortable being outdoors
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $5 - $30, based upon your access to resources.
Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership
QUESTIONS
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
Kent Park
2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford, IA
Meet at the south end of the dam parking lot.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners and was funded by Hills Bank.. 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.
- Hills Bank
- Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
- 100 Grannies
- Master Gardeners of Johnson County
- New Pioneer Food Co-op
Photo courtesy of Dawn Frary, Iowa City photographer and death doula.
Tickets
Abundance of Resources
This fee is for people with expendable income. This option allows you to assist others in attending our classes by “paying it forward” for those who have less access to opportunities.
$30.00Traditional Resources
This fee is for people who have the resources they need to make ends meet and can attend our classes at full cost.
$25.00Reduced Access to Resources
This fee is for people who are working hard to make ends meet on low wages and have less access to resources and opportunities.
$15.00Under Resourced
This option is for people who have low access to resources. Examples include those with income below the poverty line, people living with mental and physical health concerns, and people experiencing insecurity in basic needs attainment.
$5.00
Total
$0.00