Creeko-Ecotherapy (CREEKATHON)

OVERVIEW

note: you must be signed up for the main Creekathon trip on Sunday to join this trip!

Looking to get in tune with yourself, each other, and the lovely nature around us at Walnut Creek? Start off the morning gently with me as we explore a few ecotherapy activities!

~~Ecotherapy: nature-based methods for calming & emotional healing~~

I welcome you to join this laid-back & reflective morning of ecotherapy-inspired activities, including but not limited to: wandering around the woods to settle in a couple spots over the course of the morning, where we’ll gather natural objects that resonate with us, create pictures or designs or sculptures or anything by assembling natural materials, whether drawing in the dirt, assembling a twig structure, or whatever you imagine, find comfy spots to sunbathe and soak up the sun rays and appreciate the grass and dirt underneath.

Schedule (this timetable is a loose predication– we’ll let things flow naturally & flexibly. but we’ll definitely be back for lunch!)
10:30: group up & venture onto the trails to find a secluded spot that calls to us
10:40: search for a natural object that resonates with you, circle up and introduce ourselves to each other with our objects
10:50: gather and arrange natural materials (leaves, twigs, rocks, etc.) to create & share artworks
11:10: return our natural materials to the homes we found them in (LNT), journey to a new area
11:20: sunbathe, tune in to our senses, share peaceful moments, etc.
11:40-12:00: meander back to base camp, refreshed, grounded, and ready for lunch

disclaimer: this is not actually therapy, I have no expertise. I will just be guiding us in trying out some eco-therapeutic-style techniques in a chill & pleasant setting 🙂