Over the course of the spring 2020 semester, I have been an intern for Suzann working hard on this website and running this blog. Through the months, I learned so many valuable lessons from Suzann about both forest bathing and the professional world. I write this to reflect on my time with her and the …

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For those looking to experience some of the best of Pennsylvania's rustic wilderness either for a wedding or weekend getaway, look no further than Bloomsburg, because the Pump House may be the place for you! Located on State Road in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, this outdoor industrial barn has solidified itself as a pristine, eco-friendly, and photogenic …

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In this current age of ecological awareness, many people are searching to get their meats and vegetables from places that do not keep their animals in small cages and to avoid GMOs. Greener Pastures Farm is one of these places. Located in Troy, Pennsylvania, this is a great farm that emphasizes the importance of being …

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The town of Bloomsburg has a location that is in the proximity to some of Pennsylvania's greatest ecological landmarks, one of which is Ricketts Glen State Park. In an interview with Environmental Education Specialist Rhiannon Summers, she was able to give some valuable insight into how the park is run and what makes it so …

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With spring well on its way this year, the excitement to return to the nature outside is growing. Bouts of cold weather may still be around for some time though, but that is no reason to hold off on forest bathing until the winter. In an article on the ANFT site by Ronna Schneberger, she …

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As spring readily approaches, the desire to once again be outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer becomes all the more palpable. One great spot to visit when it gets warmer is Kocher Park. Image of Kocher Park from the Kocher Park Facebook Located at 1519 State Route 487 Orangeville, PA, the park …

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For anyone interested in a guide book to forest bathing or a work examining all the aspects of forest bathing entirely, then Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature by M. Amos Clifford is a must read. A picture of the book. In this work, Clifford is able to craft an …

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The use of a forest therapy guide helps the participant utilize forest therapy by acting as a guide through the process. It is the guide that leads the participants on the walks and who design the trails they base the spots where they would open up invitations. The question of how these guides become certified …

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To fully understand the healing power of forest therapy, one has to understand who guides the participants on their journey and how they do it. Forest Therapy Guide Suzann Schiemer, sat down for an interview explaining the ins and outs of what it takes to be a forest therapy guide. A tea ceremony performed during …

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For someone who is not a fan of the outdoors or considers themselves skeptical of how walking through the forest could improve their health, they may be shocked to know the scientific data which proves them wrong! A visit to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy’s (ANFT) website provides all the empirical data to …

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