Meet us in the Georgetown store between 8:00-8:30 AM for a guided forest bathing walk with Nature Forward in nearby Rock Creek Park, led by certified Forest Therapy Guide, Adria S. Zeldin! Forest Bathing, if you don't know, allows us to slow down, awaken our senses, and connect with nature. You will be invited to participate in gentle activities designed to engage your senses and tune into the sounds, smells, textures, and sights around us in nature. Please wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and feel free to bring a stool, chair, or pad to sit on. We will provide some stools for those who do not have one. Also, feel free to bring water, especially if the weather is hot.Â
After gathering in the store, we will leave for the site at Montrose Park around 8:30 AM and aim to be back in the store by 10:00-10:30 AM. The walk over will be about 1/2 mile. After returning, we'll be joined in the store by Nature Forward and Climate Mental Health Network as they will discuss ways to get involved in, and better connect with, your outdoor spaces. Also, Others Coffee will join us in the store to provide refreshments to kick-start your Sunday! We hope to see you there.Â
Adria S. Zeldin is a certified forest therapy guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. She received her certification in April 2021 and has led forest bathing walks in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Florida. Adria is a Maryland Master Naturalist and received her Master Naturalist certificate in 2017. Prior to her retirement in 2017, Adria worked as an employment attorney in government and private practice for over 30 years.
Nature Forward inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy. Their goal is to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it.
