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April 24 @ 11:15 am - May 22 @ 12:30 pm

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An event every week that begins at 11:15 am on Friday, repeating until Friday, May 22, 2026

Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, restorative Forest Therapy events, as we witness the land waking up from winter!

It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn’t good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of new parents or caregivers and babies, and all are welcome.

Forest Therapy originated in Japan in the 80s. Today it is practiced all around the world and studies show the incredible benefits of regular, intentional sessions with nature, which include lower blood pressure and stress levels, relief of depressive states, and increased sense of wellbeing.

What to expect:

  • Gentle, flexible invitations to inspire you and your baby to engage with the natural world and each other
  • Moments of optional sharing as a group
  • Breastfeeding and chestfeeding welcome
  • Washroom with changing table available
  • Bring a blanket, baby carrier for naps and comfort, and all your baby gear and food, plus weather appropriate clothes for you and baby.

Disclaimer: This is not group therapy and Giulia is not a trained psychotherapist. The Forest is the Therapist, the Guide opens the door.

Maximum 20 adults with a child up to 1 year of age.

Fee: $50 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 16, 2026. After April 16 the fee is $60 plus HST. Registration is for all 5 sessions.

 

Details

Start:
April 24 @ 11:15 am
End:
May 22 @ 12:30 pm
Website:
https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops

Venue

Arboretum Centre
250 Arboretum Rd
Guelph, N1G 2W1 Canada
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Additional Info

Email
arbworks@uoguelph.ca
Event is open to
U of G students, U of G faculty and staff, The public