Upcoming Workshops

Forest Therapy Walk
Nov
17

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Nov
24

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Dec
1

Forest Therapy Walk

  • Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Nov
10

Forest Therapy Walk

  • Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Nov
3

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Oct
20

Forest Therapy Walk

  • Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Oct
10

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Oct
6

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Sep
29

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Sep
25

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Sep
15

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Forest Therapy Walk
Sep
12

Forest Therapy Walk

Join us for a serene Forest Therapy walk led by Dan Silver, a certified guide with 28 years of experience in mental health. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply find peace, these sessions offer a gentle, mindful escape from the everyday. Limited spots—register now!

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Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group
Sep
18

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Join our weekly sessions to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and find balance amidst the demands of daily life. Start your mindfulness journey with us today.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group
Sep
11

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Join our weekly sessions to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and find balance amidst the demands of daily life. Start your mindfulness journey with us today.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group
Aug
28

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Join our weekly sessions to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and find balance amidst the demands of daily life. Start your mindfulness journey with us today.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group
Aug
21

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Join our weekly sessions to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and find balance amidst the demands of daily life. Start your mindfulness journey with us today.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group
Aug
14

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice Group

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Join our weekly sessions to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and find balance amidst the demands of daily life. Start your mindfulness journey with us today.

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Forest Therapy Walk
Aug
12

Forest Therapy Walk

Discover the Healing Power of Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy is a gentle practice of mindful awareness and connection to nature that promotes mental and physical wellness. It is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, which translates as Forest Bathing (bathing the five senses).

The Forest Therapy walk is not a demanding physical exercise, covering approximately one kilometre in two-hours.

  • To register for this walk, please email Dan at dan@dansilver.ca or call and leave a message at (905) 894-2333.

    Please dress for the weather and be prepared to sit, stand, lean or walk for the duration.

    Registration for this session is limited to the first twelve registrants. All others will be kept on a waitlist and notified of future Forest Therapy Walks.

  • The guide, Dan Silver, is a Forest Therapy Guide in Training, studying for certification with The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Dan brings twenty-eight years of experience as a mental health clinician working in Niagara.

  • Through a series of prompts, you will be invited to slow down, tune in to your senses, interact, observe and experience the restorative effects of nature. As a group we will debrief, share insights and learn from each other. 

    A forest therapy walk is a slow, mindful way of being in nature. It has similarities to Mindfulness Practice but there are many differences. We will practice using silence to enhance our observations of the surroundings and quiet ourselves from the overstimulation of modern society.

    The Forest Guide will have a cell phone turned on in case of emergencies.

Research has shown that spending time in nature will benefit our health in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Improving physical health

  • lowering blood pressure

  • strengthening the immune system

  • reducing pain

  • improving sleep

  • reducing depression and anxiety

  • decreasing stress

  • reducing feelings of anger and aggression

  • improving concentration and memory function

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