February 2015
Winter Trees: Celebrating Conifers
David Donovan leads this winter walk in an exploration of the Arboretum’s conifer collection. Beginning from the Bussey Street Gate, he will reveal ways to start identifying some native and non-native conifers by observing their cones, needles, shape, and structure. David has been a National Park Ranger and naturalist at Acadia National Park, taught high school biology, led nature walks throughout New England, and is also a certified arborist. In case of inclement weather, contact 617-384-5209. Free, registration is requested.
Find out more »February 2018
Amazing Evergreens, Explore Diversity in the Arboretum Conifer Collection
Come out, brave the elements and learn about the many kinds of conifers at the Arboretum while a tour, family activity and hot chocolate helps keep everyone warm. The tour will focus on conifer biology and ecology and will be led by Andrew Leslie, an Assistant Professor at Brown University. The tour will begin at 1:15pm. This is a drop in event, no registration is needed. Meet us at the map table near the Bussey Street Gate entrance.
Find out more »April 2019
Cultivating Wildness Where You Are
Gavin Van Horn, PhD, Director, Cultures of Conservation, Center for Humans and Nature Thursday, April 4, 9:30–11:00am Location: Bussey Street Gate, Arnold Arboretum Redirect your commute to the Arnold Arboretum for an exploratory journey into what wildness is, what it could be, and how it might be recovered in our daily lives. No matter if you live in the city or farther afield, exposure to natural elements and observation of other-than-human creatures can refresh your mind and fuel your soul. Gavin Van…
Find out more »Saturday Forest Bathing
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April and May, 9:00am-11:00am Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Location: Bussey St. Gate Entrance at map tables Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a…
Find out more »Saturday Forest Bathing
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April and May, 9:00am-11:00am Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Location: Bussey St. Gate Entrance at map tables Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a…
Find out more »Saturday Forest Bathing
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April and May, 9:00am-11:00am Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Location: Bussey St. Gate Entrance at map tables Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a…
Find out more »May 2019
Saturday Forest Bathing
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April and May, 9:00am-11:00am Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Location: Bussey St. Gate Entrance at map tables Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a…
Find out more »Saturday Forest Bathing
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April and May, 9:00am-11:00am Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Location: Bussey St. Gate Entrance at map tables Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a…
Find out more »November 2019
Fall Forest Bathing
Sunday, November 3, 9:00am-11:00am (https://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/BSG.pdf) Tam Willey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Forest Bathing is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, a prominent feature of preventative medicine and healing in Japan. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, there has been extensive research demonstrating what can happen when we relax, unplug and open our senses to the natural world in community. This slow-paced guided therapeutic experience promotes wellness through a series of gentle sensory-opening invitations that welcome us to notice more of…
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