Forest Therapy Experience: Warrien Reserve, Croydon North

Join us for three hours of creative and sensory activities designed to connect you to nature and enhance your health and wellbeing.

Matt Glover is the Lead Guide at Forest Therapy Victoria and the director of MGA Counselling Services. He is a trauma informed counsellor, working with individuals and couples to achieve a full and abundant life. He is Australia's first qualified counsellor to be accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance.

This walk is designed for those who want to experience a deeper connection with nature and benefit from the health and wellbeing offerings that the bush provides.

Join Matt for a time of healing under the trees.

About Warrien Reserve, Croydon North

Warrien Reserve, located in Croydon North, is a cherished green space offering a tranquil escape from suburban life. Spanning 10 hectares, the reserve features a mix of native bushland and recreational areas, making it ideal for both relaxation and outdoor activities. It is home to a variety of native flora, including towering eucalypts, wattles, and she-oaks, which provide a habitat for local wildlife such as birds, possums, and lizards.

Central to Warrien Reserve is its well-maintained playground, complete with swings, slides, climbing equipment, and a sandpit, catering to families with young children. Nearby picnic facilities, including tables, barbecues, and a rotunda, make it a popular spot for gatherings. The reserve also offers walking trails that wind through the bushland, providing opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

A standout feature of Warrien Reserve is its Indigenous significance. A scarred tree within the reserve reflects its cultural heritage, with signage explaining its importance to the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land.

Accessible via Warrien Road, the reserve provides ample parking and public amenities, ensuring convenience for visitors. Warrien Reserve is a vital community hub, fostering connection with nature and enhancing local wellbeing.

NOTE: Our Forest Therapy Journal is available at 20% off with the purchase of a ticket for this event. Select the "Individual Ticket with Standard FT Journal" and we will deliver your journal to you on the day. For more information on the journal, visit: https://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/the-forest-therapy-journal/

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Forest Therapy is an emerging field in the health and wellbeing industry. With recognised beneficial impacts on our immune systems, heart rate, concentration, sleep patterns, and general wellbeing, this is three hours well spent!

Combining a gentle walk with forest therapy activities, participants will experience nature in a whole new way.

On the day of your walk, it is essential you bring the following:

Covered, walking shoes - no open toed shoes please!

Water bottle and snacks.

Pen and notebook

Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.

Please ensure you are wearing sunscreen.

Note that the walk will be cancelled if the weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous.

For more information on Forest Therapy Victoria, visit http://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au