EARTH WALK
Ever immersed yourself in the magic of nature?
Our "Earth Walk" adopts principles of indigenous cultures, along with 'Nature Immersion' and the 'Forest Bathing' system from Japan called 'Shin Rin Yoku'.
http://www.shinrin-yoku.org/shinrin-yoku.html.
Basically, its soaking in the nourishment of nature at a mindful, intentional pace. As you slow down to smell, feel, listen and notice the shapes of water, sounds have new meaning, wildlife begins to move (when you don’t) and colors convey their distinct harmonies.
Mindful Earth Walking has potent health benefits, and there are certified guides who help foster your experience. Felix Brosch, ANFT Certified Nature Therapy Guide is Tahoe's Nature Therapy Guide. You can find his Earth Krafting service at www.earthkraft.org.
Sustainable Tahoe, in partnership with Felix Brosch, are facilitating the emergence of ‘Earth Walks’ sites throughout the original Washoe Territory. Each site will showcase a Galis Dungal (native Washoe shelter) near a loop trail (mile or less). Parking, bathrooms and visitor center, with docent on-site, will makes it easy to connect people to guided walks, native crafts, moccasin making, etc., (also coordinated with an online calendar). The Earth Walk Guide booklet utilizes some of the nature therapy techniques while providing a way to journal your experience. It is supplemental to a personal guide experience and if no guide is available, it can support your exploration.
Tahoe cannot afford visitors who do not embrace stewardship at some level. Creating sustainable adventures that inspire visitors to adopt principles of stewardship will help preserve our precious water for all days now and when.
We have 3 sites in process: Incline Village Visitor Center, Tahoe Vistana Hotel, Tailor Creek
Hoping to launch by June (thus the Earth Walk Campaign to raise remaining funds):
Potential sites: Galena Creek, OxBo Preserve, Truckee Meadows
How you can help:
Site Scouting: Do you know of a good location for an Earth Walk? (w/parking, bathroom, place to purchase guidebook)
Partner/Sponsor: Would you and/or your group would like to fund and develop the site?
Participate: Take a mindful walk, lead by example and/or support this effort: Earth Walk Campaign
Our "Earth Walk" adopts principles of indigenous cultures, along with 'Nature Immersion' and the 'Forest Bathing' system from Japan called 'Shin Rin Yoku'.
http://www.shinrin-yoku.org/shinrin-yoku.html.
Basically, its soaking in the nourishment of nature at a mindful, intentional pace. As you slow down to smell, feel, listen and notice the shapes of water, sounds have new meaning, wildlife begins to move (when you don’t) and colors convey their distinct harmonies.
Mindful Earth Walking has potent health benefits, and there are certified guides who help foster your experience. Felix Brosch, ANFT Certified Nature Therapy Guide is Tahoe's Nature Therapy Guide. You can find his Earth Krafting service at www.earthkraft.org.
Sustainable Tahoe, in partnership with Felix Brosch, are facilitating the emergence of ‘Earth Walks’ sites throughout the original Washoe Territory. Each site will showcase a Galis Dungal (native Washoe shelter) near a loop trail (mile or less). Parking, bathrooms and visitor center, with docent on-site, will makes it easy to connect people to guided walks, native crafts, moccasin making, etc., (also coordinated with an online calendar). The Earth Walk Guide booklet utilizes some of the nature therapy techniques while providing a way to journal your experience. It is supplemental to a personal guide experience and if no guide is available, it can support your exploration.
Tahoe cannot afford visitors who do not embrace stewardship at some level. Creating sustainable adventures that inspire visitors to adopt principles of stewardship will help preserve our precious water for all days now and when.
We have 3 sites in process: Incline Village Visitor Center, Tahoe Vistana Hotel, Tailor Creek
Hoping to launch by June (thus the Earth Walk Campaign to raise remaining funds):
Potential sites: Galena Creek, OxBo Preserve, Truckee Meadows
How you can help:
Site Scouting: Do you know of a good location for an Earth Walk? (w/parking, bathroom, place to purchase guidebook)
Partner/Sponsor: Would you and/or your group would like to fund and develop the site?
Participate: Take a mindful walk, lead by example and/or support this effort: Earth Walk Campaign
