Guided Ecotherapy Walk – Narrabeen Lagoon

Have you heard of ecotherapy? Nature immersion or forest bathing perhaps?

Ecotherapy is the healing and nourishing effect of being in nature. Science is catching up with this free, age-old practice of looking to nature for improved health and wellness.

Learn how to deeply experience nature and build your mindfulness muscle on this slow wander and reap the mind and body benefits.

Your ecotherapy guide, Sarah Freeman, will take you on a mindful wander through nature to help you connect with yourself, you senses and the natural world around you.

The location alternates each week between the rainforest section of the Narrabeen Lagoon, and Warriewood Wetlands.

During the activity there will be periods of silent mindful walking to practice connection with nature and opportunities to reflect on and share your experiences.

The walk goes slowly from Jamieson Park towards South Creek Reserve and back. The route is under 2km in total and the group will stop and start along the route.

When: 10am – 11.30am Wednesdays

Where: Jamieson Park, The Esplanade, Narrabeen NSW 2101.

Meet on the grass area to the right of the boat ramp at Jamieson Park.

Cost: Free

What to bring: Water, mask, hat, sunscreen, mozzie repellant; and wear good footwear and clothing to keep you warm when sitting outside.

Important information

Weather, safety and responsibility

If the weather isn’t suitable you will be contacted via email by 9am that morning, and a zoom link provided as the session will become a 1-hour online ecotherapy session.

It is important that you make your own decisions regarding your comfort and safety. This is particularly relevant to weather and walk suitability. The decision to undertake the event is at your discretion and by registering for the event you deem yourself fit and capable of safely participating in the event.

Remember to wear good footwear, such as walking or hiking boots, and ensure you have water and enough warm clothing to keep you comfortable outdoors for 2 hours.

Parking

If you have a Northern Beaches parking sticker, parking at Jamieson Park is free. Otherwise the parking area costs $10 per hour. The most affordable option is to park on the street close by to the Park . The closest bus stops are 2km on Pittwater Road at Clarke and Goodwin Streets.