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Join Janice Smith, VMF’s Education Coordinator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide, on a guided Forest Bathing walk at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center in Julian, CA. Forest Bathing, also called Shinrin-Yoku, is a practice that supports healing and wellness through guided sensory immersion in forests and other natural environments. It is not a hike with a destination or goal, rather a series of guided open invitations aimed at slowing down and taking time to wander and notice nature. Shinrin-Yoku originated in Japan in the 1980’s to address a spike in stress related illness during the new tech boom. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest” and yoku means “bath.” So Shinrin-Yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through your senses with the intention of receiving therapeutic benefits. The walk ends with a tea ceremony, using foraged local plants made by the guide. Note: This experience is for adults only and is limited to 10 participants. Must Register at www.VolcanMt.org/August-2025-Shinrin-Yoku Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Julian, CA Cost: $35 per person Volcan Mountain Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

In silence – We resist greed and indifference. We stand with the suffering. We pray for earth repair As members of various faiths, we are called to stand together in silence for and solidarity with our Earth at this time of climate chaos and environmental devastation driven by human greed and indifference. We call out and resist federal policies that have reversed the progress made in addressing climate disruption and the ruthless steps of the current administration to monetize Earth in our name. Join us for our first (recurring monthly) Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice on Monday, August 4, at noon - 1 p.m. at the U.S. District Court building, 385 W. Broadway. Please wear black if you can. This event is open to persons of faith and no faith--do join us!! Please register online. Our Vigil is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. For more information contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Instagram

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