Forest Bathing & Nature Connection with Leila Halid & Wild South London

As the autumn days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the forest prepares for rest, shedding its last leaves. In this season of transition, join us for a forest bathing and nature connection walk, where we seek not just the stillness of the trees, but the stillness within ourselves. Among the rustling leaves and fading colours, we will attune our bodies to nature’s slower rhythm, allowing its grounding presence to help regulate our nervous systems and create space to reconnect with our senses.

During the walk, expect to move slowly and mindfully through the woodland, pausing to fully experience your surroundings with all your senses. You will be guided to notice the subtleties of the season and invited to share aspects of your experience as we journey through our time together.

This is an invitation to pause and feel the earth beneath our feet. Together, we will walk gently, finding our way back to ourselves and to the earth, letting the forest remind us of our capacity for healing, resilience, and transformation.

Please note we will require all participants to fill out a health questionnaire and participant agreement before the event. This will be emailed to you in advance, but we will have printed copies available on the day too.

Where to meet, getting here and how to prepare

Meet your hosts at the entrance to Coombe Wood Gardens, Conduit Lane. What3Words Location: ///magic.shout.bath

Transport:
The closest tram stops are Lloyd Park and Coombe Lane (on the New Addington - West Croydon line). Limited parking is available on Conduit Lane or in Coombe Lane Car Park, Oaks Road.

Facilities:
There are toilets and a cafe in Coombe Wood Gardens the start of the walk. Please arrive in good time and use these before 10:30am so that we can get started on time.

Preparation:
Please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear based on the weather forecast. Some parts of the walk may be on muddy or uneven ground, but we will ensure we make it as accessible as possible. If you are concerned about anything ahead of the walk please let us know in the health questionnaire which will be emailed to you. It's a good idea to bring some water with you as there aren't many facilities near by.

Other:
This event is for those aged 15+ only and is not suitable for dogs, sorry!

Please contact us before the event if you have any questions or concerns.

About Leila Halid

Leila, a trained Medical Herbalist with the College of Naturopathic Medicine, has devoted her career to unlocking the therapeutic benefits of connection to nature. Upon the end of her studies in 2018, she founded the Adae Well-being clinic, fuelled by a dedication to integrate holistic healing practices into community health.

Her curiosity about our connection to the natural world led her to explore Forest and Nature Therapy. Leila obtained certification as a Forest Therapy Guide from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy in 2021, reinforcing her commitment to fostering connection to ourselves, nature and each other.

Leila's primary mission is to assist individuals in cultivating presence through meaningful relationships with the more-than-human-world. Blending plant spirit medicine and sensory experiences, she empowers people to tap into the inherent wisdom of nature. Through her work, Leila strives to equip individuals with practical skills and tools for self-sustainability to nurture a profound bond to the web of life and partnership with the land.

About Wild South London

Wild South London is a community group which aims to raise awareness of local biodiversity and promote conservation and appreciation of nature. Through walks, talks and hands-on workshops, the group will educate and inspire local people on topics such as sustainable foraging and identification of plants, animals and fungi. They will also show people how to record finds to contribute to local biodiversity data - all while promoting the positive health and wellbeing impacts of engaging with nature.

Funded by

Host or Publisher Wild South London Community