Join the Finger Lakes Land Trust<http://www.fllt.org/> and Wendy Hammond for an introduction to forest bathing<http://www.fllt.org/events/talks-treks-forest-bathing/> on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve.
Forest bathing is a gentle, meditative practice of connecting with nature through our senses. Studies have demonstrated a wide variety of health benefits to this practice, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. This experience will be guided by therapist and coach Wendy Hammond, certified with the Association of Nature and Forest Guides. Join us at the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve for an afternoon of immersion in the forest, connecting with nature in a new way. Note: bathing does not mean we will actually be going into the water, though it would be useful to wear waterproof shoes to cross streams, and raincoats in case of inclement weather. This will not be a strenuous experience, though there are some inclines to navigate. Space is limited. Please email i...@fllt.org<mailto:i...@fllt.org> or call (607) 275-9487 to register. Directions: From Ithaca, follow Ellis Hollow Road 2.5 miles past East Hill Shopping Plaza. Turn left on Genung Road, then right on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. Preserve entrance is located 0.2 miles past intersection, on left side of road. Edie Jodz Assistant Director of Development Finger Lakes Land Trust 202 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 275-9487 www.fllt.org<http://www.fllt.org> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
