Sensory Walk and Talk: Forests, Farms and Forest Bathing
17 May 2024-18 May 2024
Embark on a mini adventure with Dr. Jen Clarke – anthropologist, artist, and yogi. Join her for a 90-minute guided, slow walk through the grounds and gardens of the MERL and hear fascinating stories from the museum's archives and her current research around the rich histories and exciting futures of Britain’s treescapes. The walk and talk will focus on ‘agroforestry’ – farming that includes cultivation of trees - sharing its benefits and principles. But that's not all –this walk will include some 'forest bathing' , a Japanese inspired practice, with sensory exercises for all the family, inspired by yoga and art. It's the perfect family-friendly outing where learning meets fun.
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided walk. More talking, less walking
- Easy /1 km / 1.5 hours
- Start and finish: The Museum of English Rural Life
- Refreshments are available from the museum cafe, which will be open during the walk.
- Toilets, accessible toilets baby changing facilities available at the museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family friendly
About the walk leader
The walk leader is Dr. Jen Clarke
"I am an anthropologist, artist and educator, currently Lecturer at Gray’s School of Art, Scotland."
Getting there
Meet point: The Museum of English Rural Life https://what3words.com/else.punchy.candle
Full travel details are available at: https://merl.reading.ac.uk/visit-us/getting-here/
