Sensory Walk and Talk: Forest, Farm and Forest Bathing

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
• This walk is repeated on 17 May at 15:00

About the walk

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.

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/

Host or Publisher Reading Walks Festival