Nature Escape: Forest Bathing

Nature Escape at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens

Forest Bathing is a Therapeutic practice. Nature is all around us, do we ever bask in the natural world, with all of our senses and truly just live in the moment?
Nature has extreme healing powers, smell the fragrance of flowers nearby, feel the sunshine, release the stress of our everyday busy lives.

Submerge yourself in the natural world. Forest Bathing is a therapuetic practice helping you:

melting away stress
healing- boosts the immune system
physical- lowers heart rate and blood pressure
cognitive- increases concentration
emotional- reduces stress and depression

A leisurely trip to the forest, for relaxation, meditation, recreation and therapy. Please meet us in the lobby for a Nature Escape, we look forward to seeing you there! Wear tennis shoes, hats and sunscreen. Water and snacks are available for purchase in the gift shop.
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Do you have any known allergies (foods, medications, plants, animals)? Please list:
Please list any medications you take. This information is needed in case of a medical emergency. Please be advised that Cape Fear Botanical Garden does not administer or store any type of prescription or non-prescription medication.
Is there anything else you would like the staff to know about your health?
I am registered to participate in this program offered by the Cape Fear Botanical Garden (CFBG). I'm fully aware and assume all the risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of activity and do further hereby release, absolve, and indemnify and hold harmless the CFBG, its employees, the organizers, the instructors, the sponsors and supervisors, any or all of them. I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to obtain information about such risks and hazards. (Please type your name here).*
In case of accident or illness, I authorize a representative of the CFBG to obtain immediate medical care for as deemed necessary by a licensed medical personnel. In case of injury, I hereby waive all claims against the CFBG, its' employees, the organizers, the instructors, the sponsors and the supervisors. (Please type your name here).*
The mask mandate is now optional. If you would like to particiapte in the Nature Escape, it is NOT mandatory to wear a mask at this time. Nature Escapes are primarily outdoors, in the event of inclement weather where we may have to meet inside, you may choose to wear your mask.

If you have any questions, please contact Mallory McAden at 910-486-0221 Ext. 42
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Nature Escape at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens