Forest Bathing
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 · 1–3:30 pm
VCE Greensville Office, 105 Oak Street, Emporia, VA
Joel Koci, VSU Urban/Community Forestry Extension Associate, will speak on the benefits of Forest Bathing. Studies have found that forest bathing has positive physiological effects, such as blood pressure reduction, improvement of autonomic and immune functions, and the psychological effects of alleviating depression and improving mental health. Studies have shown these effects on people of working age with and without depressive tendencies.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
For more information, contact Marilyn Estes at 804-481-0485 or mestes@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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