Forest Bathing for Children

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

23/09/2026

OASES enjoyed a fantastic day with families at the Community Woodland Adventure day at Emmaus Youth Village. OASES delivered a forest bathing walk, nature crafts and nature trails. 🌳

23/09/2026

We had a great day running Forest Bathing sessions at the Microsite Woodland Adventure day at Emmaus Youth Village. We enjoyed some calm, relaxing moments and everyone agreed it was a great way to 'get away' from everyday life 🌳

Families came together for a full day of nature-based activities. As well as Forest Bathing walks, OASES offered nature crafts and trails, while a range of other activities and workshops helped people explore and enjoy the new woodland. It was fantastic to see the community making the most of a space that was planted just last winter and to reflect on the positive legacy these projects are creating for people and wildlife alike.

11/09/2026

Can't wait to get back to Hamsterley Forest for our Forest School training in October!

10/09/2026

Our popular Forest School Level 2 and 3 training starts 7th October 2026, places are still currently available on our website:

https://oases.org.uk/for-schools/training/accredited-courses/nocn-forest-school-leader-level-3/

24/06/2026

OASES had a wonderful time at the GroundEd conference in Northumberland at the weekend. Sara ran a Forest Bathing workshop in the secret garden, introducing educators and teachers to the benefits of nature connection.

23/06/2026

Another fantastic Forest Bathing session with children at St Michael’s in Esh yesterday, they are such a beautiful group of children. One of my quietest children produced this gorgeous Green Man and, best of all, told me all about her wonderful creation. This touched my heart, as she would only whisper to the accompanying TA on our first session. ❤️
Thank you to construction for making sessions like these possible for our children. And thank you to the children of St Michael’s for making every session special ☺️

23/06/2026

We can't wait for our next See You in The See You in the Garden event next Thursday 25th June at 12-1pm 😀

Join us for a relaxing yoga session surrounded by nature in our beautiful community garden at Mowbray Park. Take some time for yourself, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the benefits of gentle movement and mindfulness in a peaceful outdoor setting. 🌸☀️

Whether you're new to yoga or have plenty of experience, everyone is welcome. Come along to unwind, connect with nature, and boost your wellbeing. 💚

We look forward to seeing you there!

30/04/2026

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing is the practice of immersing oneself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to derive a whole range of benefits for physical, mental, emotional and social health. Forest Bathing is a direct translation from the Japanese Shinrin-yoku, and was first conceptualized in Japan in the 1980’s, where it proved to be a very effective tool in overcoming illness and the negative effects of a hectic and stressful lifestyle.