Experience Forest Therapy: Science, Practice & Nature Connection — Healing with Nature
We’re excited to see growing interest from many friends recently, who are asking about opportunities to experience Forest Therapy (FT) and explore the science and methods behind it. We’re thrilled to announce that UBC MINT is hosting a full-day immersive workshop that brings it all together:
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: UBC Botanical Garden & Classroom (6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver & 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver)
This is not your average workshop — it’s designed to offer you:
🌿A Complete Forest Therapy Walk — Experience a full, guided Forest Therapy session, led by expert facilitators, right in the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden.
🌿 Science Meets Practice — Get a clear, science-based understanding of how and why Forest Therapy works, plus practical tools for applying it in different settings (outdoors and indoors).
🌿 From Personal Wellness to Professional Insight — Whether you’re here to nourish your own well-being or to explore how FT can enhance your professional practice, this workshop has you covered.
Meet Your Instructors:
Jackie Kuang / Lead Guide & Instructor
Senior trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), Jackie is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with years of experience guiding in diverse communities. She’s also a pioneer of virtual Forest Therapy walks, bringing innovative approaches to nature connection. With a rich background in teaching, translation, and business, Jackie blends creativity, cultural depth, and practical wisdom into her guiding and teaching.
Dr. Guangyu Wang / Instructor & Scientific Advisor
Associate Dean and Professor at UBC Faculty of Forestry, Dr. Wang is a leading researcher in forest therapy and nature-based health. As Director of UBC MINT, he leads pioneering research on how forest soundscapes, lightscapes, and viewscapes enhance well-being, with over $4 million in projects completed. His work bridges science and practice, with global collaborations across Canada, China, Korea, and beyond.
Science meets experience — brought to you by UBC MINT.
Limited to 20 participants to ensure a rich, personalized experience.
What’s included:
- Comprehensive Introduction to Forest Therapy Science & Framework — Understand the scientific foundations and global development of Forest Therapy.
- Indoor Forest Therapy Experience — Engage your senses through guided indoor practice, exploring soundscapes, imagery, and sensory prompts.
- Full Outdoor Forest Therapy Walk — A professionally guided immersive walk in UBC Botanical Garden, designed to enhance connection with nature.
- Expert Insights & Practical Tools — Learn how to bring Forest Therapy into your own life and work, with case studies and real-world applications.
- Healthy Vegetarian Lunch — Thoughtfully prepared to nourish body and mind.
- UBC Botanical Garden Admission — Enjoy exclusive access to one of Vancouver’s most beautiful natural spaces.
- Networking with Like-minded Participants — Connect with nature enthusiasts, professionals, and well-being advocates from diverse backgrounds.
Workshop Fee:
Early Bird (register by March 16): $129
After March 16: $159
Spots are limited — first come, first served. Join us now!
Whether you’re curious about Forest Therapy for personal growth, professional development, or simply craving a day to reconnect with nature in an intentional way — this is your chance to step Into Nature’s Healing Circle — with UBC’s Forest Therapy Experts. Walk, feel, and learn the science behind Forest Therapy — all in one inspiring day.
See you soon!
UBC MINT Team
Faculty of Forestry | University of British Columbia