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Forest Bathing Hike
Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
Saturday May 11th, 10am to 1pm
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Description:
Drop into the sounds, sights, and smells of nature on a forest bathing hike with LandPaths, Sierra Wagner, and the City of Healdsburg. Take some time for yourself to unplug and breathe in the fresh air at this beautiful open space preserve in Healdsburg. We'll travel slowly along a gentle 2.2 mile loop trail. Using mindful forest bathing practices, meditation and gentle stretches we will connect more deeply with our own inner wisdom and the wisdom of nature. These simple practices can be used on your own when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or just needing a break. While the hike is open to people of all ages, please note that the majority of the hike will be held in quiet contemplation - it might not be appropriate for kids that have more rambunctious energy that they need to get out :)
More about Sierra Wagner: Sierra's work has been informed by her own experiences with injury and rehabilitation. In each instance, she successfully used yoga asana, meditation, and philosophy, in combination with self myofascial release, to facilitate her own healing journey—both physical pain and mental/emotional suffering. Her goal is to guide and assist people in their own empowerment and their capacity to heal themselves. Her heartfelt intention is to develop your potential to experience greater confidence and contentment.
Details:
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We will ask you to sign a waiver of liability
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There is no potable water on the property
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There are no restrooms on the preserve, please plan accordingly.
Difficulty:
This is a 2.2 mile hike with minimal elevation gain on a wide trail. If you have any questions feel free to contact us!
About the area:
The Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 155‐acre property located northeast of Healdsburg. It is a close-to-home opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural world. It lies within the Fitch Mountain Range and encompasses the headwaters of two drainages to the Russian River. Scenic vistas from the Preserve provide glimpses of the main stem Russian River beyond the Preserve boundaries to the southeast with an overlook of the Mayacamas Mountains. The Preserve includes rolling hills and a long ridge supporting grasslands, oak woodlands, mixed forests, riparian scrub, and serpentine chaparral. The surrounding lands include vineyards, residential development, and open space. A biodiverse wonderland, the preserve is home to a variety of natural communities, including deer, jackrabbit, bobcats, mountain lions, and more than 40 species of birds.
What to bring:
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Bottle of water and a snack
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Comfortable clothing to protect from the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
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An extra layer
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Comfortable walking shoes (that can get dirty)
Where we will meet you:
Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
Bridle Path and Arabian Way, Healdsburg CA 95448
Staff:
Our staff is certified in the minimum of CPR and First Aid, and they have training and years of experience working in outdoor spaces. All staff has had their backgrounds checked through fingerprinting.
Additional details:
Scholarships/work trades
Don't have the funds? reach out to us about sliding-scale scholarships.
Accessibility:
If you have accessibility questions, please call or email us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Same-day cancellations:
Please call 707-544-7284 (then press 1) after 7 am the morning of the day if you wish to confirm. If you don't hear a cancellation notice in the highlighted voicemail, the day hasn't been canceled.
How to sign up:
Do you need help registering?
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call Roxy at 707-544-7284 ext 103 or
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email her at roxy@landpaths.org
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