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: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: UBC Rhododendron Wood & Classroom (6340 Larkin 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 Rhododendron Wood.
🌿 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:
Ronna Schneberger / Lead Guide & Instructor
Ronna Schneberger is an award winning naturalist, interpreter, and hiking guide with over 30 years of experience in the Canadian Mountain Parks. In 2016 she became one of the first certified forest bathing guides and trainers in Canada, embracing the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku to promote wellness through nature immersion. She currently serves as the Chair of Nature and Forest Therapy of Canada, advocating for the integration of nature-based therapies into mainstream health and leadership practices.
Dr. Guangyu Wang / Instructor & Scientific Advisor
Associate Dean and Professor at UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, 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.
MINT Research Team
Backed by UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, the interdisciplinary MINT team advances evidence-based forest therapy science through research in forest medicine, health monitoring, big data, and rehabilitation science, as well as global projects on forest soundscapes, lightscapes, and biophilic design. Their work connects lab-based evidence with community wellness practices, and MINT’s proprietary systems and labs translate scientific findings into practical wellness solutions—findings that inform this one-day workshop, bringing the latest peer-reviewed research in nature and human health to the event.
Science meets experience — brought to you by UBC MINT.
Limited to 20 participants per group 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 Lunch — Thoughtfully prepared to nourish body and mind.
- Networking with Like-minded Participants — Connect with nature enthusiasts, professionals, and well-being advocates from diverse backgrounds.
Workshop Fee: $169
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 & Environmental Stewardship | University of British Columbia
Contact | mint.ubc@ubc.ca | 604-822-9048
The team reserves the right to adjust event details as needed for the best experience.