Joanne

Forest Bathing Walk, Welcoming Fall, Sept 27, 2025

Forest Bathing Retreat Sept 6 – 8, 2024

I’m excited to announce a Forest Bathing retreat, September 6 – 8 at Sorrento Centre. Join me in this beautiful setting for time to relax, re-charge and nurture your soul. More information and to sign up, can be found on Sorrento Centre’s website. Click here.

Urban Forest Tour, May 19/24

The May long weekend is the Meadowlark Nature Festival. It is a fantastic festival of activities that explore and celebrate the natural environment of the Okanagan Similkameen. I will be part of the leadership for the Urban Forest Walk this weekend! Come, join us, it will be fun! Urban Forest Tour and Art Walk, Tour #39Continue reading “Urban Forest Tour, May 19/24”

Spring Equinox

Happy first day of spring! Today is March equinox, or vernal equinox. It marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the day when the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive roughly equal amounts of sunlight. Spring is a time when new life begins to emerge after a time of dormancy and rest duringContinue reading “Spring Equinox”

A Hug from Nature

I was recently invited to write a reflection for the Pacific Jubilee blog. Here is an excerpt from my reflection that is now posted on their site… I arrive at the lake for a morning walk with my dogs. I am a bit late this morning so when I get out of my car, IContinue reading “A Hug from Nature”

Upcoming Retreat

I’m excited to announce a Forest Bathing retreat, planned for September 8 – 10 at Sorrento Centre. Join me in this beautiful setting for time to relax, re-charge and nurture your soul. More information and to sign up, can be found on Sorrento Centre’s website. Click here.

What is Forest Therapy?

This post appeared as an article in the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club newsletter, The Honker, March 2022. It has been edited for this space. If you are someone who enjoys being in nature, you can probably name many benefits from spending time outside. Sometimes you might feel a boost of energy after a brisk walk,Continue reading “What is Forest Therapy?”