Spring Summer 2024

GUIDED FOREST BATHING | 18+ YRS Katy Oberle Shinrin-yoku (translated as “bathing in the air of the forest”) is a Japanese practice which guides you to mindfully immerse yourself in nature. Benefits can include improved physical and mental health. The practice focuses on cultivating a sense of reciprocity between you and the forest. The guide facilitates a sequence of invitations that allows you to enjoy both structure and spontaneity in your experience. The practice ends with a sharing circle and tea ceremony. 442768 A 9-10:30 am Sa 4/27 442768 B 9-10:30 am Sa 6/29 442768 C 9-10:30 am Sa 8/24 Smith Nature Park $20 R | $24 NR Older Adult KAYAKING THE SCIOTO RIVER | 50+ YRS Hoover Adventures Looking for an outdoor aquatic adventure? Join us as Hoover Adventures leads us on an excursion and provides kayaks, paddles, life vests and instructions. Included is a demonstration of how to paddle and how to get in and out of the kayaks. We meet on the east side of the Scioto River, just north of the Fishinger Bridge in Griggs Reservoir Park. Entry to the park is south of the Fishinger Bridge on Nottingham and Riverside Drive, drop down to the river and turn right, the park road takes you to parking spots at our launch location. Meeting location is also emailed to registrants a few days prior to the event. This event is weather dependent; participants are contacted in case of any weather issues. Rain date scheduled on Friday, July 12 should July 9 be cancelled due to weather. 552721 A 10-11:30 am Tu 7/9 Griggs Reservoir Park Boat Launch $40 due by 7/2 SENIOR DAY CAMP | 50+ YRS Olivia Stuck Join us as we take a day trip to Beech Maple Lodge at Blacklick Woods. Enjoy the fellowship of friends new and old while fishing at Ashton Pond, take a walk through the forest with Metro Parks Outreach and Camp staff, make crafts and play nature bingo. All campers bring their own lunch and water to drink. You are transported to and from the Senior Center in our comfortable 14-passenger bus. Must pre-register at least one week prior. Challenge level 2. 552625 A 9:30 am-2:30 pm W 4/24 Blacklick Woods Metro Park $5

GUIDED FOREST THERAPY | 50+ YRS Jennifer Ramsey Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is a research-based framework for supporting wellness inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. Slow down and connect with nature through your spirit and senses as a guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, leads you in a series of activities on a gentle walk. Dress for the weather, including sturdy, preferably waterproof shoes, as trails can be muddy. Walnut Woods Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 – Shuttle from Senior Center INCLUDED 552686 A 12:30-3:30 pm M 4/22 $20 Glacier Ridge Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 – NO shuttle, Self-Drive 552686 B 1-3 pm M 5/20 $15 Highbanks Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 – NO shuttle, Self-Drive 552686 C 9-11 am M 6/24 $15 HIKING BOOTS & BRUNCH | 50+ YRS Olivia Stuck Join us on a two-three mile hike in one of Central Ohio’s beautiful Metro Parks. Hike is followed by a visit to a local establishment to enjoy brunch. Brunch is on your own. Registration includes transportation to and from the Senior Center in our 14-passenger shuttle bus. Dress for the weather including sturdy, preferably waterproof, shoes as trails can be muddy. Highbanks Metro Park & The Pancake House – Challenge Level 3 552841 A 8:30 am-12:30 pm Tu 6/18 $5 Innis Wood Metro Park & Bob Evans – Challenge Level 3 552841 B 8:30 am-12:30 pm Tu 7/16 $5 Blacklick Metro Park & First Watch – Challenge Level 3 552841 C 8:30 am-12:30 pm Tu 8/20 $5

NATURE TRIP CHALLENGE LEVELS

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Challenge Level 1 (Easy) – Minimal walking/standing, may include some stairs Challenge Level 2 (Moderate) – Possible overnight stay, moderate walking/standing, may include stairs and/or uneven terrain Challenge Level 3 (Moderate Active) – longer walking/standing periods of time, quicker pace, includes stairs and/or more difficult terrain Challenge Level 4 (Challenging Active) – very active paced activity/program, extensive walking/standing, includes stairs/hills and/or extended outdoor weather exposure

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