THIS IS A PLANETARY HEALING CENTRE'S  EVENT

DATES:  21 May, 04 Jun, 18 Jun, 02 Jul

Facilitator: Karin Zaandam assisted by Lucie Pintner

Maximum 4 parents and 8 children (Suitable for children 0 to 10 years old)

Time: 2pm to 5pm 

Note: Please book ticket for each child and each adult participating. Booking for 2 parent is also fine. Booking will be available about 2 Months in advance and each date needs to be booked separately. 

Where:  Planetary Healing Community Woodland, EH14 7JB

Car lift share group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146040586448542 .

Donations: Suggested donation between £5 and £25 according to financial means.  We would like Planetary Healing work to be inclusive and accessible to all, therefore, if you cannot afford a donation and need a FREE space, please feel free to book. 

NOTE: If you book and do not show up without providing a reason, it might impact your ability to book with us in the future.

Parental Responsibility Statement 

Parents are duly responsible for their children at all times during the sessions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of their children is paramount. We encourage active participation and supervision to create a supportive and enriching environment for everyone involved. 

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Our Woodland Wonders program offers a holistic approach to engaging families with nature creating together a woodland garden. This is a unique and rewarding experience where everyone can share and learn from one another. To start, consider the natural habitat of woodland plants, which thrive in shaded areas with well-rotted organic matter and mulch. By combining practical gardening activities with the calming practice of forest bathing, families can develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and foster lifelong environmental stewardship.

Objectives:

1. Create a space for learning, skill development, skill sharing, and exchanging experiences within the group and environment.

2 Highlighting the importance of plants, their habitats and ecosystems.

2. Foster a connection between families and nature.

3. Promote relaxation and mindfulness through forest bathing.

Some of the activities included:

* Guided tour of the woodland.

* Planting session: Parents and children plant seedlings and learn about plant care.

* Picnic in a designated area with natural seating. Please bring a packed lunch. 

* Simple breathing exercises to wake up the body.

* Introduction to the concept of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku).

* Slow, mindful walk through the forest.

* Focus on sensory experiences: sights, sounds, smells, and touch.

* Periods of silence to absorb the natural surroundings.

* Collect natural materials during walks.

* Create simple crafts like leaf rubbings, nature journals, or fairy houses.

* Discussion on the importance of nature conservation and sustainable practices.

Note: Please wear outdoors closed footwear and clothing. Layers are recommended. Bring a picnic and water. Tea will be provided.

ABOUT KARIN

Karin is a holistic practitioner who is passionate about plants and helping people to re-connect with nature. She runs her own private holistic practice, is a mother of two young people. Karin has been supporting the Planetary Healing Centre's work in various roles since 2021.

ABOUT LUCY

Lucie is a passionate forager enjoying learning something new from nature with every change of season. She is a mother of two boys and loves spending family time outdoors in nature and in her herb garden.

IMPORTANT INFO

If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 07771 270072.

If you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing or text: 075 0443 8763.

WHERE : Meet at The Yurt at the Planetary Healing Community Woodland, Cockburnhill Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB. Bus 44 / 44A. At the village, stop at the third bus stop after the roundabout. From there, enter Cockburnhill Road and walk for approximately 15 minutes and at the V junction turn right and walk for 2 minutes until you see the Planetary Healing sign on your left. Once you've reached the sign, enter the woodland and follow the stream, crossing the bridges as you go.

PARKING: No parking in front of the woodland. Please park near Pirnie Ha' House. If you are driving, disregard the SAT Nav instructions at the very end as it will direct you to another farm. From Pirnie Ha', proceed straight ahead until you reach the V junction, turn right and continue walking for approximately 2 minutes. See instructions above.

WEATHER: Mix of indoors and outdoors session, please bring warm and waterproof layers to wear.

EMAIL REMINDER: You will get an email reminder of your event 3 days before it. Please make sure you add holistic@planetary-healing.org to your email address book or safe senders list. Also keep a regular eye on your inbox and spam folders as sometimes our emails end up there. This way you won't miss out on any important updates regarding your booking.

NOTE: On your arrival, please feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them) and what name you would like us to refer to you by.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Space is limited, so if for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know asap, so we can free up the space for others on the waiting list. Due to the amount of work involved, donations are non-refundable.

WHAT TO BRING:  We will provide tea and cups. Please bring a packed lunch for a picnic. 

PHOTOS: Occasionally we take group pictures for promotions, reports,  funders, newsletter and social media. If you would prefer not to be in the picture, please communicate this to the facilitator on arrival.

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