Health and Nature #2 is the second in the Health and Nature series at Green River College. it is the second class, although the classes can be taken in any order. There will be a very brief review of the first class (Health and Nature #1); however, this class will contain primarily additional info about the influence of nature especially as it relates to holistic health benefits and a new virtual in class Forest Therapy walk. Some of the topics for the #2 class will include:

• ·      A couple more examples of research supporting Forest Therapy, including the value of 1) Silence in nature, 2) Being in awe of nature, 3) Fractals in nature etc.

• ·      Considerations for your own ‘DIY’ Forest Therapy walk and places to immerse.

• ·      Forest Therapy’s growth here and globally, due to its profound impact on

• well-being.        

• ·      Perceived stress and its impact

• The benefits of being around water as in the ocean, rivers, lakes etc. This is also referred to as ‘Blue Mind Therapy’

• ·      A virtual Forest Therapy walk as an example of experiencing an outdoor Forest Therapy walk

Come join us for a few hours in our Health and Nature class at GRC’s Enumclaw campus.

You can pay for the class by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ green button and using PayPal. Or you can sign up, because we need to know the actual attendance ahead of time, and you can pay with $25 in class. Please remember to email

wellbeinginnaturenw@gmail.com

to sign up or for more info. This class is not in the GRC catalog and must be signed up for on the above listed website.

Opportunity at the end of class to sign up for a free optional Forest Therapy walk at a later date possibly at Nolte State Park. The walk will be approx. 60 minutes in length, led by certified Forest Therapy guide Kathy Holley, PhD.