Garden Nature Connection Walk

1500 Santa Barbara Street,Santa Barbara CA 93101

16 October, 2022

Description

Join us for a morning at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, the "crown jewel of city parks." Nature connection walks, sometimes referred to as forest bathing, are gentle, mindful walks inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku and are associated with health and well-being. “The highlight was being introduced to how to look past all the chaos of everyday life.” — Low Tide Beach Walk participant WHAT TO EXPECT You'll receive invitations to connect with nature using your senses and we'll close with teaSafe, welcoming space for people from all walks of lifeUnlike a hike or naturalist walk, there’s no mountain to climb or scientific names to learnYou'll receive reminders about what to bring (water, sun protection, etc.) in advanceACCESSIBILITY Street parking for cars; bike racks on sidewalks~10 min. walk from State & Micheltorena bus stop~5 min. walk from BCycle dock at Anacapa and E. MicheltorenaPaths are mostly level; paved and packed gravel~1 mile of walking, plus periods of standingYou may be invited to sit on a rock, log, bench or on the ground if you wishIf you have questions about accessibility, contact TamaraYOUR GUIDE Certified guide Tamara Murray is a firm believer that, in nature, everyone belongsTamara holds an active Wilderness First Aid + CPR certification