High Park Forest Bathing Walk

Join us for a slow, gentle exploration of Returning, a chance to notice the quiet transformation happening all around us. 🍂 STEPPING INTO FALL 🍂 THE ART OF RETURNING FOREST BATHING WALK Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM High Park Meet in front of the High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborn Lodge Dr As autumn settles into the forest, the landscape begins its return. Leaves release from their branches. Plants draw their energy inward. What has grown throughout the spring and summer begins to soften, break down and return to the earth. Join us for a slow, gentle exploration of 🌲Returning 🌲, a chance to notice the quiet transformation happening all around us and reflect on how endings can become part of renewal. Nothing in nature is wasted. What falls becomes nourishment for what comes next. 🌿WHAT IS FOREST BATHING? Forest bathing is not a hike, exercise class or nature lesson. It is a guided experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Through simple invitations, we will slow down, engage our senses, notice the living world around us and create space to simply be. No experience is necessary. Come as you are and participate in whatever way feels comfortable for you. ☀️WEATHER If the weather is comfortable, we will take a short walk together to our sit spot. In light rain or less favourable weather, we will gather under an enclosed shelter so we can still experience the changing season together. 🎒WHAT TO BRING • Comfortable clothing and layers • Asit-upon, small mat or something comfortable to sit on • Water Please arrive a little early. We will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Come as you are.Slow down.Notice what is changing. 🍂 See you in the park. 🌿 Disclaimer: This forest bathing walk is led by a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). Forest bathing is intended to support relaxation, connection with nature, and overall well-being. It is not medical or mental health treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical care, therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. Your guide is not acting as a physician or mental health professional.