Engaging Nature for Health and Wellness—KLPA 1070—Spring 2023

Spending time in nature enhances physical and mental wellbeing. This course focuses on how to engage with nature in the most impactful and safe way possible. Classes will include engaging nature (i.e., "forest bathing"), demystifying the outdoors, planning appropriately for a safe wilderness engagement, and discussing the history of Grounds as a restorative setting. Classes will routinely incorporate hikes or walks on and off Grounds.

Credits: 1

Instructors: Abby Fines, atf2bz@virginia.edu; Jessica Simmons, jsn2k@virginia.edu