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FRI · MAY 1 · 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM

Nature Therapy

ft. Susan Rabe

Find calm and balance in a 90-minute nature therapy session in the Healing Garden.

Part I

The details

About this event

Nature Therapy at the Conservancy is a gentle, 90-minute session designed to help you reconnect with the natural world. Guided by Susan Rabe, you'll explore the Healing Garden at a relaxed pace, engaging in mindful observation and therapeutic exercises. It's a chance to slow down and find a sense of calm amidst the beauty of nature.

This program is open to anyone aged 15 and up, making it a perfect opportunity for individuals seeking mental well-being or simply a break from daily routines. The session encourages a deep connection with the environment, leaving participants with a renewed sense of balance and peace. Remember to dress comfortably and bring any essentials you might need for a morning outdoors.

From the organizer

Reconnect with yourself and the natural world through Nature Therapy, a gentle, 90-minute program designed for all abilities. Guided by Susan Rabe of the Conservancy, participants will start in the Welcome Center and then move at a relaxed pace through the Healing Garden, experiencing the restorative power of nature through mindful observation, sensory awareness, and simple therapeutic exercises. Nature Therapy offers a chance to: - Reduce stress and enhance mental well-being - Slow down and connect deeply with the natural environment - Foster a sense of calm, presence, and renewal This program is open to the general public, ages 15 and up, and encourages everyone to experience the quiet healing and inspiration that comes from connecting with the natural world. Whether seeking a moment of reflection, mental health support, or simply a pause from daily routines, participants leave with a renewed sense of balance and connection. Join us and discover how nature can nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Getting in

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Goodwill donations gladly accepted.

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    For the 'Unplug and Recharge' workshop, bring a cushion or small blanket for outdoor activities. The ground can be uneven and a bit chilly in the morning.

  • Budget

    The 'Unplug and Recharge' workshop is free thanks to a sponsor, but consider bringing a goodwill donation to support the Conservancy.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
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Quiet

Who'll Be There

Individuals aged 15 and up, likely skewing towards adults and older teens. People interested in personal wellness and mental health. Those looking for community connection and support.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow lightSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

A shifted mood

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedLow lightSeated throughout

You'll leave with

A shifted mood

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