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Explore and Learn--

Relax and Unwind--


Experience the More than Human World

Interested in scheduling a walk/activity?                                  

If staying at Hidden Pond Luxury  Resort or the Tides Beach Club use                           

If you have questions, please email me .

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Forest Therapy Guided Walk

On a forest  therapy guided walk I will invite you to activate all your senses to foster an immersive experience with the natural world. 

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The Language of NatureWalk

  I believe time spent exploring and observing nature can help us understand not only forests and wildlife; but our own history as well.

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Nature Photography Walk

Want to learn to take a great photograph in Nature?  Don't want to spend time sitting in a classroom?

Then join me!

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Star Gazing Night Walk

  Put your flashlights in your pocket and take a walk under the stars

Tea Foraging Walk

Take a walk, meet some plants, experiment with making tea and learn what is special about the plants and trees around us!

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Realizing Forests as Communities: Mother Trees, Mycelium and More

Forests are communities, so much more than we understood even a few years ago. Let's wander through the woods and learn about these amazing discoveries!

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Earth Ball and Other Games for Groups

Ready to have a terrifically good time?  The New Games movement 50 years ago focused on fun, creative, cooperative play.  Let's try some out!

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Pirates, Whales, and the Gulf of Maine

  I believe time spent exploring and observing nature can help us understand not only forests and wildlife; but our own history as well.

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Mindfulness Hike

Combining a hike, a meditation, some thoughtful conversation. As we travel we'll create art with found objects and practice reciprocity

Totally Crazy, Unexpected and  Amazingly Fun Search for Mother Earth!

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room in the outdoors and full of some strange twists and turns.  Expect the unexpected! 

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Recommended for groups of 4 or more.  

Improve your physical, mental, and physical health. Explore the natural world through all you senses!


Interested in scheduling a walk?  Follow this link. If you are planning a stay at Hidden Pond Luxury Resort or the Tides Beach Club, please follow this link. If you have questions, please email me directly 
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 Public Walk Calendar

Below is the summer schedule for Forest Bathing/Forest Therapy Guided Walks sponsored by Biddeford Recreation Department.  Links to register will be added when they become available.

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June

Sunday June 16 - Forest Bathing            
Sunday June 30 - Dog Friendly Forest Bathing

July

Sunday July 14 - Kid Friendly Forest Bathing
Sunday July 21 - Forest Bathing

August

Sunday August 11 - Dog Friendly Forest Bathing
Sunday August 25 - Kid Friendly Forest Bathing

September

Sunday September 1 - Forest Bathing

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All Walks Will Be:

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Location:  Clifford Park, I30 Pool St. Biddeford

Time: 1:30-4:30 pm

Length: 3 hours

Cost:  $35 Biddeford residents, $40  non-residents

Weather Rain or shine barring severe weather or lightning 
 

More public walks may be added in the coming months.
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 Take an Immersive Walk in the Forest with a Guide

For millennia our  ancestors had a close connection to nature.  Sadly this has been largely severed as people become increasingly isolated from the natural world.  It’s perhaps not surprising then that research shows being in nature, particularly forests, improves health, creativity and concentration.

 

Some scientists have even discovered that the concept of an ‘internet’ is not new.  Trees have had an internet for millions of years.  So what’s Nature’s internet like?  Can humans somehow ‘log-on’? 

 

Perhaps a slow walk submerging ourselves in the forest will further enhance the benefits of spending time in nature. Please join me on a walk to explore these and other ideas.

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Immersive experiences in nature include forest immersion (forest therapy) walks, nature walks, night walks, and photography walks and more.  I am happy to work with you to design a walk that meets you needs!

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Everyone is Welcome!
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The forests, mountains, lakes and oceans are our ancestral homes.  I believe they are part of your home regardless of race,  gender, religion,  sexual orientation,  or culture.  My heart tells me this: and I am absolutely certain nature would agree. If you are interested in coming on a walk; then I am delighted to be your guide. 

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Mobility Issues
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Forest therapy 'walks' can be adapted.  If you or a person in your party has mobility or other issues; contact me directly and we can make adjustments. There are accessible trails in the area.  It is also possible to do a "walk" from a static location and even inside if that is the best alternative.

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For more information about the health benefits visit the Association of Forest and Therapy Guides and Programs Science page.

Benefits

Boost Your Immune System

Aromatic oils released by trees  increase the activity of the body’s natural killer cells.

Lower Blood Pressure

Among other documented  changes that affect blood pressure, sympathetic nerve activity is reduced.

Enhance Creativity

In nature, the brain is more open to reflect, daydream and wonder, which boosts creativity.As study published in 2012 documented, systematic changes in higher-level cognitive function associated with immersion in nature.

Relax

Cortisol a stress hormone is reduced - just one of the documented stress reducing benefits

Connect

Re-establish and explore the spiritual relationship our ancestors had with the natural world.

Improve Mental Clarity

Measurable improvements in creative problem solving have been documented

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"We had a fantastic time on our guided hike." 
                            - Laurel Fountain
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Everyone is Welcome!

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The forests, mountains, lakes and oceans are our ancestral homes. I believe they are part of you home regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation , or culture. My heart tells me this: and I am absolutely certain nature would agree. If you are interested in coming on a walk; then I am delighted to be your guide.

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