Forest Therapy & Teachings from the Land

Learning on the land is an Indigenous practice that is immersive, relational, and wholistic.

Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is the practice of surrounding oneself in nature and being in the moment. It is not a hike or a naturalist walk, rather the destination is to simply slow down and find a connection with the present moment. Take a break in your day and discover what nature has in store for you as you participate in a forest therapy walk. Discover the healing power of the forest as you connect with the natural world and leave feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Join us for a thoughtful and immersive walk through Guichon Creek, learn about the history of these lands, and consider a new way of thinking about the lands upon which BCIT resides. Through this experience we will discuss the importance of land acknowledgements as a meaningful action towards reconciliation and consider how immersing in nature can be powerful tool to facilitate the writing of a meaningful land acknowledgement.

“Trees are the foundation of the forests, but a forest is much more than what you see…. Underground there is this other world, a world of infinite biological pathways that connect trees and allow them to communicate and allow the forest to behave as though it’s a single organism.” (Suzanne Simard UBC)
Learn more about the research:
UBC Alumni Magazine – The Science of Forest Therapy

Registration must be through the registration form below.
Please do NOT reply to the Save the Date for registration.
Registration confirmation will be sent by email. If you do not receive confirmation, please email: connie_evans@bcit.ca

Due to limited space, surplus applications will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will be notified via email as space becomes available. If registrants are unable to attend, please notify Connie Evans (email above) as soon as possible to provide opportunity for those on the waitlist. (limit 24 participants per walk)

Registration deadline is three days before each walk. Participants will receive an email with instructions for the walk two days in advance of the walk.

Upcoming Dates & Times

Continue with registration below, or click on the alternate dates that you would like to register for:

• • September 20 (2:00-4:00)
  • October 16 (2:00-4:00)

Other: Please fill in this event waiver [PDF] and submit to connie_evans@bcit.ca when you register, or bring signed copy to the event.

Cost: There is no registration cost. All attendees will be responsible for pay-by-stall parking if driving to BCIT Campus.

*Information Collection Notice
Your personal information will be used to track event registration and send you event reminders. This information will also be shared with the SoHS to track engagement and determine whether forest therapy walks will be offered across the BCIT campus in the future. Your contact information may also be disclosed, under strict confidentiality agreements, to third party service providers solely for the provision of mailing or telephone services on behalf of BCIT.