Into the Wild: A Nature Immersion Experience

Into the Wild: A Nature Immersion Experience

Hike Overview Continued

July 19 at 9 a.m.

Instructor: Ellen Horowitz and Zowie Caouette

Join us for a transformative nature connection experience in the heart of Glacier National Park, where you’ll engage in both nature journaling and forest bathing. This immersive class is designed to help you slow down and deepen your connection to the natural world by focusing on the present moment and using all of your senses. Through guided journaling exercises, you’ll reflect on your observations, thoughts, and emotions, while the practice of forest bathing will encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the forest environment. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or a first-time nature observer, this course will help you tap into the restorative power of nature, fostering mindfulness and a renewed sense of wonder.

Meeting Place: Glacier Institute Field Camp

Itinerary: (subject to change due to trail closures and weather) At 9 a.m. we will gather at Field Camp for introductions and course overview. We will stay nearby, as Field Camp is a great location to spread out and connect with the natural world around us. There will be a lunch break. The course will end by 2pm and will not be canceled due to weather. A journal and micron pen is recommended, but you can succeed in this course with a notepad and pencil. If you would like to use color and have access to art materials (markers, colored pencils, transportable paints), please bring them along.

Food:  Please bring a trail lunch, plenty of water and snacks for the day.

Park Entrance Fees: Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entry passes prior to the course. These can be purchased online at: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74280.

Equipment: A journal and micron pen is recommended, but you can succeed in this course with just a notepad and pencil. If you would like to use color and have access to more art materials, please bring them along. Otherwise, look at the basic gear list for other gear items.

Physical Requirements: Easy. We will hike no more than 1 – 2 miles total with under 100 feet of elevation gain.

Recommended Reading:
● “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” by Florence Williams
● “The Art of Natural History: A Guide to the Nature Journal” by Kathleen E. M. McNerney
● “The Biophilia Effect” by Clemens G. Arvay
● “Your Guide to Forest Bathing” by M. Amos Clifford