Reconnecting with Nature

Proudly presented as a part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program 2025.

Drawing on the principles of nature therapy and forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), these sessions will encourage participants to explore and connect with nature at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens.

Activities include grounding in present awareness, wanders through the gardens, opportunities for interacting with other participants, and small adventures in creativity.

“I arrived feeling ... stress and fatigue and had a racing mind filled with everything I needed to do throughout the week. I left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, revitalised and centered.”

A growing body of research shows that spending time in nature is beneficial to our mental, physical and social wellbeing. Even more, spending time in naturemindfullyor in the practice of nature and forest therapy can increase those benefits and develop within participants a stronger relationship with nature. While enhancing individual health and resiliency, this quality of nature connection can also support intrinsic pro-environmental behaviours.

You can find out more about nature connection at the Held Outside website.

• Maximum 20 places - please register online to ensure your place and complete the short waiver form to save time
• Registered participants are welcome to pay cash on the day ($10 or $5 concession) or card online ($10/$5 plus booking fee)
• Materials provided, but please bring a water bottle and ensure you're comfortably dressed for a slow morning in the gardens
• Healthy Sunshine Coast ask that all participants register their participation once only for all programs prior to participating at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

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