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Lake Caretaking with Citizen Science🌊💙🌊

Lake Caretaking with Citizen Science🌊💙🌊

🌊We take our canoe out on the local lake to make weekly measurements of air and water temperature:

Air 34 degrees C
Water 26 degrees C
@ 5:30 pm

💙Of course at those temperatures, we just had to go for a swim too!

🌊We also report any wildlife observations during our hour in the area:

A loon, 5 seagulls, 2 ravens, 1 hawk and an enormous snapping turtle (50 centimeters)!

💙We paddled right up to the turtle because his head just looked like a stick popping out of the water. Imagine our surprise when it dove down as we approached!

🌊National Lake Blitz collects, collates and analyzes all the data from various people across Canada involved in monitoring lakes.

🌊There are many citizen science projects to get involved in.

🌊Never doubt that you can make a difference:)

💙🌊🌿🦋🌳Which citizen science project are you involved in or thinking of joining?

#citizenscience
#nationallakeblitz
#caringfornaturecaringforyou
#caringfornature
#natureconnection
#mindfulness
#shinrinyokujoy
#paddlinglife
#freshwaterswimming
#snappingturtles

Let’s Celebrate Summer Solstice!🌿☀️🌿

Let’s Celebrate Summer Solstice!🌿☀️🌿

☀️The earth has tilted towards the sun just as a sunflower does.

☀️While eating mindfully, I enjoy imagining the sun’s energy in each bite of a berry, leaf or root vegetable.

☀️What is your favourite way to be nurtured by the sun?

🧡☀️🧡This is also National Indigenous People’s Day!!

#natureconnection
#mindfuleating
#mindfulness
#mindfulliving
#summersolstice
#innerpeace
#forestlifestlye
#naturemandala
#shinrinyokujoy
#forestbathing🌲🌲🌲

A Tiny Turtle’s First Swim! (See video!)
💚🐢💚

🐢Yesterday I came across this cute little fella looking lost in our neighbor’s sandy driveway.

🐢Knowing that there are many threats to baby turtles, I gently carried him to the edge of the nearby lake.

🐢 I wished him well and watch him, without hessitation, take his first swim.

It is my pleasure to share this special moment with you!💚🐢💚🌊💚

For info on the EcoWisdom’s 6-month online certification training program in Nature & Forest Therapy Guiding, please see link in bio. Our program is based on a foundation of conservation principles. We operate from the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve where we live off grid and use renewable solar power. We also emphasize inclusion and accessibility for people living with disabilities/chronic illness. Scholarships are available for those involved in social &/or environmental justice. Together, we build a community of care.

#mindfulness
#mindfulmoments
#babyturtles
#babyturtles
#forestlifestyle
#forestcontemplative
#natureconnection #shinrinyokujoy
#forestphotography
#natureguidetraining
#natureandforesttherapy

💚🌿💚A Sensitive Fern: An Invitation to Pau

💚🌿💚A Sensitive Fern: An Invitation to Pause

🌿During my morning stroll through the forest, I felt the soft earth beneath my feet.

🌿I repeatedly stopped to appreciate the different types of ferns.

🌿Slowing down, I noticed their unique shade of green, texture, and shape.

🌿Each one was beautiful in its own way.

💚🙏🏽💚May you find a moment in your day to notice what makes you unique and foster an appreciation for these gifts.

#natureblessings
#naturemindfulness
#shinrinyokujoy
#forestlife
#accessibilitymatters
#inclusionmatters
#whatmakesusunique
#selfcare
#selfcompassion
#selfcompassionjourney

Soaking in the delicate, rich and soothing beauty

Soaking in the delicate, rich and soothing beauty of my forest home🦋🌳🌸

🌿😁💕After spending several days in an urban environment, my entire being was relieved and deeply nurtured the moment I stepped foot upon the moist earth and breathed in the scent of the forest.

🌿😁💕While I was grateful to see friends & family in the city, I was also very happy to be back home in the forest!🌳💚🌲💚🌳

💕🦋💕This morning I spent time in the presence of swallowtail butterflies as they enjoyed our raised forest garden... Ah, the simple pleasures that enrich life!

💕🙏🏼💕May you find something in your day that brings you deep joy as well as gratitude for where you are and the “beings” keeping you company.

For info on the EcoWisdom’s 6-month online certification training program in Nature & Forest Therapy Guiding, please see link in bio. Our program is based on conservation principles. We operate from the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve where we live off grid and use renewable solar power. We also emphasize inclusion and accessibility for people living with disabilities/chronic illness. Scholarships are available for those involved in social &/or environmental justice.

#natureblessings
#mindfulmoments #natureconnection
#forestlife #innerpeace #butterflybeautybliss
#natureguidetraining
#shinrinyokujoy
#forestbathinglife
#meditationteacher
#mindfulness in nature

💚💚💚Thanks to EcoSpark for inviting us to

💚💚💚Thanks to EcoSpark for inviting us to give the keynote presentation at their Annual General Meeting.

🌿☀️💚We described the wide range of health benefits that come from mindful nature connection, the evidence-based practices we use as well as the EcoWisdom programs, certification training and research project we are involved in.

🌿☀️💚Both of our organizations encourage a fostering of a commitment to sustainability as well as community engagement in environmental appreciation, monitoring, and protection.

💚☀️💚It was a pleasure to spend time together!

#environmentaledication
#outdooreducation
#environmentalsustainability
#mindfulmoment
#mindfulness
#livingoffgrid
#natureconnection
#natureguidetraining

💚Good Things Come In Small Packages💚 🌿So

💚Good Things Come In Small Packages💚

🌿Sometimes small moments contain a delicate beauty, an intricate design, and a dance of light involving shape and shadow.

🌿When we pause and adopt a “soft gaze of fascination” new worlds can appear.

🌿💜🌿May you open your heart to the riches of a single moment in your life.

See link in bio for more info on our Nature & Forest Therapy Certification Training Program starting Dec 1st. Space is limited. Scholarships available.💚🌿💚🌿💚

#mindfulmoments
#mindfulmovement
#natureconnections
#contemplative
#contemplativephotography
#mindful
#mindfulness
#livingmindfully
#simpleliving
#offgridliving

🌊💙Paddling on the nearby lake, I take in the

🌊💙Paddling on the nearby lake, I take in the scent of water and warmth of the sun.☀️🌊

💙🙏🏽💙May you pause to notice any pleasant scents or sensations offered by the natural world today.

#mindfulmoments
#mindfulinnature
#scentofwater
#warmthofsun
#innerstillness

☀️Soaking in the Sun☀️ ☀️🌲💛As I

☀️Soaking in the Sun☀️

☀️🌲💛As I went to explore a large white pine that caught my eye in the forest, I came across this calm little garter snake enjoying the warmth of the sun.

☀️🐍💛It was a reminder to pause and absorb all that is pleasant in this moment.

💛🙏💛May you find comfort and linger in that experience today.

#shinrinyokujoy
#forestlife
#mindfulmoments
#mindfulness
#natureconnection
#offgridlife
#forestpreserve
#findingjoy
#seekingwellbeing
#contemplativephotography

🌿Accessible Nature Wellbeing Program🌿 💚Su

🌿Accessible Nature Wellbeing Program🌿
💚Sunday, May 29, 2022
💚1:30 - 4:00 PDT
💚4:30 - 7:00 EDT

💚🌿💚People living with disability or chronic illness can register for free by emailing: anwp@ecowisdom.ca

Funded by a Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Grant.

#natureconnection
#foresttherapy
#naturetherapy
#ecotherapy
#mindfulness
#accessibility
#natureaccess
#natureguide
#natureguidetraining
#naturephotography
#onlineprogramming

🌿Spring: New Life & Emerging Possibilities 🌿

🌿Spring: New Life & Emerging Possibilities 🌿

💚Vibrant green surrounds me as I walk among the new leaves of trees, spongy moss, and ferns unfurling.

💚May you feel alive, awake and hopeful among new growth.

💚🌿🙏🌿💚

For more information of our bespoke nature & Forest therapy guide training, please see link in bio. We accommodate people living with disabilities, complex caregiving responsibilities or other loge circumstances requiring flexibility. We focus on inclusion, personal practice of mindful nature connection, and environmental sustainability. Our small virtual training program is based out of a forest preserve and all technologies are solar powered.

#natureblessings
#natureconnection
#shinrinyoku
#shinrinyokujoy
#innerpeace
#newpossibilities
#guidetraining
#natureguide
#meditationteachertraining
#mindfulness
#forestbathing🌲🌲🌲
#forestbathing
#innerpeace
#accessibilitymatters
#inclusion

Sitting with the calm, simply being with all that

Sitting with the calm, simply being with all that is unfolding in this moment. Come join me in entering the beauty and mystery of right now.

#innerpeace
#natureconnectionguide
#livingoffgrid
#forestcontemplative
#mindfulmoment
#shinrinyoku
#shinrinyokujoy
#forestbathingtherapy
#guidetraining
#reflectioninnature

🌿The forest is coming to life!🌿 May you fin

🌿The forest is coming to life!🌿

May you find reminders of emergence in your life💚🙏🏽🌿

#forestlife
#mindfulmoments
#natureconnection
#shinrinyokujoy
#innerpeace
#forestbathingguide
#natureguidetraining

🌸💓🌸Spring Blossoms: Celebrating a Forest

🌸💓🌸Spring Blossoms: Celebrating a Forest Awakening!

💓May you come across a spot of colour to bring your heart a deep and lingering joy.💓

🌸🙏🌸

#natureblessings
#springflowers🌸
#forestlife
#forestawakening
#mindfulmoment
#natureconnections
#innerpeace
#forestlifestyle

💚Mesmerizing Ferns: An Invitation to Enter into

💚Mesmerizing Ferns: An Invitation to Enter into the Moment Deeply💚

🌿When we slow down, adopt a mindful state and open our senses we can enter a new world.

🌿Noticing texture, colour, and scent of the earth.

🌿So grateful to all those who attended the EcoWisdom Nature-Based Mindfulness Meditation 2-day retreat.

🌿Thanks to all who participated and contributed to our supportive online community.

💚See link in bio for more information on our 6-month certification training program in Nature & Forest Therapy Guiding.

💚The EcoWisdom training program includes this 2-day retreat experience.

💚We are based out of a forest preserve, are run off renewable solar power and are accessible to people living with disability, chronic illness or other life circumstances requiring flexibility.

💚DM for more info.

#natureconnection
#naturemeditation
#naturemeditations
#mindfulnessmeditation
#mindfulnessinnature
#gratitude
#forestbathing🌲🌲🌲
#foresttherapyguide
#natureguidetraining
#natureconnections
#naturecontemplation

A Time to Reflect in Nature 💚After I took thi

A Time to Reflect in Nature

💚After I took this picture of a small white pine on a rocky lookout point in Algonquin Park, I sat and contemplated the many ways this small living being represents resiliency.

💚There are so many lessons to be learned from our time in nature... we just need to learn to slow down and become receptive.

💚I am looking forward to our 2-day EcoWisdom Mindfulness Meditation Retreat starting tomorrow.

💚Together we will create a supportive space to become still and receptive to the wisdom within and around us.

💚This is a component of our EcoWisdom Nature and Forest Therapy Guide certification training program - an online program based out of a forest preserve and powered by renewable solar energy.

#forestbathing🌲🌲🌲
#shinrinyokujoy
#natureconnection
#innerpeace
#mindfulness
#mindfulmoments
#naturemindfulness
#natureguidetraining
#naturemindfulnessguide
#mindfulmeditation
#innerwisdom
#reflectioninnature
#forestlife
#accessibleprograms
#accesstonature
#inclusiveprogramming
#chronicillness #disabilitypeersupport
#socialchange
#conservation

🌲Majestic White Pine: Nurturing the World with

🌲Majestic White Pine: Nurturing the World with her Presence🌲

💚I’ve been spending time with this mother tree, imagining the many forms of nurturing she offers to those (trees, humans, animal) in her midst.

💚Feeling a deep gratitude for her many gifts.

💚Thanks to everyone who participate in “The Introduction to Mindfulness” course. It was awesome to spend time with you.

💚In community, we nurture ourselves and one another through mindful presence.

💚Sending peace and appreciation from the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve.

#forestbathing
#forestbathing🌲🌲🌲
#forestgifts
#forestphotography
#forestlifestyle
#forestlife
#innerpeace
#naturemindfulness
#natureguidetraining
#ecotherapyinpractice
#mindfulmoment
#mindfulnessinnature

💚The forest floor awakening!💚 💚vibrant c

💚The forest floor awakening!💚

💚vibrant colours appear as snow melts away.

💚sounds of tricking streams abound throughout the forest.

💚we enter a pregnant pause in anticipation of new growth, development and insight.

Sending you hope from the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve.
🌳💚🌳💚🌳

#forestgifts
#natureconnection
#shinrinyokujoy
#innerpeace
#foresttherapyguide
#sharingjoy
#hope
#mindfulness
#mindfulmoment

☀️Look to the sky!☀️ When you pause and l

☀️Look to the sky!☀️

When you pause and look to the sky, may you find...

💙Delight
💙Hope
💙Insight
💙Accompaniment

Sending you peace from the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve
💙☀️💙

💙For more information about the EcoWisdom Nature & Forest Therapy Guide training program, please see link in bio. We offer an accessible training experience for people living with disability, chronic illness, or complex life circumstances requiring flexibility. We focus on self-care, care for one another and the earth. In addition to Inclusion, we have comprehensive units on Ecology, Indigenous Philosophy, and Mindfulness Meditation.

💙There are many great training programs out there. We offer a small unique program that focuses on offering Accessible Nature Wellbeing Programming.

💙Led by a person with a disability who is also a former professor of Disability Studies and a person who has won numerous environmental education awards as well as a highly skilled and diverse team of mentors.

☀️Nancy Lear Scholarship available.

☀️Dec 1 2021- May 31 2022

☀️Apply early, space is limited.

🌿Please DM me if you have questions.🌿

#natureandforesttherapy
#natureguidetraining
#naturephotography
#bluesky
#innerpeace
#mindfulness
#everydaymindfulness
#cloudwatching
#mindfulpractice
#mindfulmoment
#shinrinyokujoy
#natureconnection
#forestbathingtherapy
#myforestlife
#forestlife
#simpleliving
#shinrinyokujoy
#forestbathing
#accessibilityforall
#naturelovers
#mindfulnessmeditation
#mindfulnessmeditationclasses

💙Look to the Sky💙 ☀️While you feel you

💙Look to the Sky💙

☀️While you feel you feet grounded to the earth, look up to notice shifting colours and moving clouds formations. Connect to your breath and understand the ever changing nature of reality.☀️

This is one of many nature-connection practices that we teach in the EcoWisdom Nature & Forest Therapy Guide certification program based on our unique and powerful Accessible Nature Wellbeing Program Model.

Check out EcoWisdom.ca (link in bio).

The program is based out of and supports conservation efforts of the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve.

All technology used for this live and asynchronous online training is powered by the sun (solar power). Student visits are welcome!

This is a small individualized program that is accessible to people living with disability/chronic illness, complex caregiving responsibilities or other life circumstances requiring flexibility.

We focus on nature-connection as a foundation for self care, compassionate community building and transformation at personal, interpersonal and ecological levels.

It is run my a former professor of Disability Studies and a multiple award winning Environmental Educator.

DM me of you’d like to have a chat about joining our next cohort Dec 1 2022.

#natureguidetraning
#accessibilitytonature
#natureandforesttherapy
#forestbathing #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #shinrinyoku #shinrinyokujoy #disabilitypeersupport #chronicillness #livingwithdisabilities #shinrinyokustudies

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