Forest & Nature Therapy walks with Kelly Hutchison,  ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
(Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay-Comox)

Scheduled Forest Therapy Walks on Vancouver Island


​I offer guided Forest Therapy walks throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails (with a permit). Below is the current schedule.
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Active Living Guide Summer Walks


Please register online here after May 12th: ​https://www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/rec-connect

I am also excited to offer summer workshops beginning in June. Beneath the Trees: A Creative Practice in the Company of Nature.
If you have a favourite park or trail in the Regional District of Nanaimo and would like a private group walk with me, please reach out!

Forest & Nature Therapy Walk at Moorecroft Regional Park

CA$45.00
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Forest & Nature Therapy Walk at Englishman River Regional Park

CA$45.00
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What to Expect​
Scheduled walks are 2.5 hours. We will move gently, pause often, and spend time in quiet connection with the forest and the surrounding natural world. You will be led through a series of nature-based invitations designed to open your senses, awaken presence, and support a deeper connection with the land and yourself. Walks are slow-paced and short (approximately 1–2 km). This makes the practice accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. We will finish our walk with a light snack and tea. 

What to Bring
To make the most of your forest experience, please dress comfortably and prepare for the weather.
  • Closed-toe walking shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended) as forested areas stay cool, even in the summer months
    • Hat, gloves, waterproof gear and sturdy footwear
  • Also be prepared for rain, as we walk rain or shine
  • Water bottle
Being well-prepared helps you relax and enjoy your forest bathing experience. I will provide sit pads and have a first aid kit. For the comfort of others, please avoid wearing strong scents.

Come walk with me and experience the healing power of forest therapy.

​May you find yourself in the forest,
Kelly

Beneath the Trees: A Creative Practice in the Company of Nature

All workshops run on Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • June 28 — Discover Forest Bathing (Prerequisite for Capture, Play & Write)
  • July 12 — Discover Forest Bathing (Prerequisite for Capture, Play & Write)

I am offering Discover Forest Bathing twice. Please choose one date only.

  • July 26 — Capture the Forest (prerequisite: Discover Forest Bathing)
  • August 9 — Play in the Forest (prerequisite: Discover Forest Bathing)
  • August 23 — Write from the Forest (prerequisite: Discover Forest Bathing)

Workshops will be held at Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose Bay.
For as long as I can remember, I have treasured time alone in the forest. Sitting quietly, wandering slowly, exploring the woods with
childlike wonder—noticing the little things—the sound of the wind, the soft green mosses, splashing water in the creek, the sweet smell of roses in summer. These quiet walks have become my way of returning to myself, grounding, and noticing the subtle wisdom around me, and within. Come walk with me and experience the healing power of forest therapy.