This month is “No Mow May,” during which you are encouraged to abstain from mowing your lawn for the duration of the month. “No Mow May” is part of rewilding, a conservation approach that aims to restore ecosystems to a more natural state by allowing natural processes to shape them. Rewilding goes beyond simply protecting […]
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Today, on the 22nd of April, we are celebrating Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability, as well as serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to address environmental challenges. Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to take time to think about our
A few weeks ago, we finished our in-person element of forest bathing guide training in Surrey, UK. It was our absolute joy and a privilege to guide a group of passionate, dedicated, caring trainees, share magical experiences in beautiful ancient forests, and learn from nature and each other. It is amazing how every training is
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Last week, we celebrated Trees are the Key Awareness Week, culminating in the International Day of Forests, celebrated on the 21st of March. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests. It’s a time to recognise the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth and promoting
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Spring is a great time to start practising forest bathing. Not only do the days get longer, which means that you might be able to do forest bathing before or after work, but the temperatures also get warmer. On top of it, many changes happen in nature in spring. Often, if you visit the same
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Last week our co-founder Olga Terebenina attended a conference in London organised by Natural England. This year’s focus was on diversity and inclusivity. It was great to hear talks from different charities and organisations helping people from various backgrounds. The speakers included Bees and Refugees, Kosovar Albanian Youth Against Violence, Kingston Association For the Blind,
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Some of you might already know, and some of you might have wondered what the ‘+’ after the Forest Bathing+ stands for? It has always been the TFBI’s ambition to offer a Forest bathing experience with maximum therapeutic potential for the participant. About Forest Bathing+ In Shinrin Yoku, The Art and Science of Forest Bathing,
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PRESS RELEASE Co-founder of the Forest Bathing Institute nominated as a Top 100 Global Woman Entrepreneur PEER-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga’s drive and passion for the environment
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In May 2023, TFBI hosted the Humanities faculty of Kasetsart University Bangkok at Newlands Corner in England. Following the meeting, TFBI was invited to Thailand to participate in a cutting-edge research study and a symposium at Kasetsart University. The invitation was extended to TFBI as a leading light in global research related to forest
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DURING 2023, two Innovation Challenges were launched at the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Challenge One was the ‘Sustainable Forest Economy Challenge’, which called for ecopreneurial start-ups providing sustainable forest management and technology solutions. Challenge Two focussed on the ‘Forest and Health’ and
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