Home, Health & Hearth   

Connect to Nature for Health & Wellness  ~ "Forest Bathing"  

"Shinrin-yoku" or "taking in the forest atmosphere" was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Studies have shown that time in nature is an antidote for stress and anxiety. It can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve mood. Come explore a local nature park with us -the forest wants you well. Best for 13+.

https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/humannature/

Prepare your family and your home for man-made emergencies as well as the unique challenges of the Pacific Northwest's natural disasters, earthquakes, wildfires, severe storms and more. Emergency Preparedness 101 focuses on practical, actionable strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones without dwelling on fear. From understanding local risks to creating an adaptable emergency plan, the course equips you with essential skills, knowledge and resources empowering you to face potential crises with a plan. By taking proactive steps now, you'll gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're ready for whatever emergency comes your way.  Emergency Preparedness 101 looks at local threats, priorities as well as starts to build a plan for preparedness.Along with planning strategies for handling emergencies. this class will also look at tools and equipment that will help you and your family stay safe when disaster strikes.

This class is part of a series with expert gardener, landscape designer and water ecologist Kathy Anderson. She has extensive experience in site assessments and rain garden designs for residential properties, and is a hands-on consultant through her business, Bountiful Landscapes. All levels of interest and skills welcome. Supplies included.

Explore Hip-Hop culture and learn to dance to old-school beats and new jams. Learn various Hip-Hop movements and styles such as popping, locking, breaking, and various social/party styles. You will also have the opportunity to develop and express your own individual freestyle movements. This class will also allow you to build self-knowledge, strength, flexibility, coordination & confidence through hip hop combination moves and routines. No Hip-Hop or dance experience needed. With Albee Abigania from Kontagious Performing Company. Max 10 students so register early! Ages 13+

LEARN TO WEAVE ON A TABLE TOP LOOM - In just one class you'll weave a couple of cotton washcloths on a tabletop, rigid heddle loom. It covers all the weaving basics: loom set-up, color changes and finishing. Once you learn to weave, the possibilities are endless including scarves, pillow covers, towels, curtains and cloth for sewing. Weaving supplies and handouts are included. Or bring your own assembled working rigid heddle loom with a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle. Some walking is required.For students 15+ and adults of all ages. Some walking around a table required. Please note that no scented products or perfumes should be worn during this class.

STUDENT REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Students required to bring a scissor (to cut yarn), a pen and these specific yarns:

• 3 balls (100 yards each) of 100% cotton yarn (size #4):
  • Lily’s Sugar ‘N Cream at Joann’s, Fred Meyer or online
  • Or Pearl & Loops at Michaels
• Select colors that work well for stripes and plaids and no more than one variegated color

Create a beautiful wreath to enhance your indoor or outdoor spring decor. This style of wreath-making is fully created from our lush PNW environment. It uses only natural materials and does not have a metal form.  

Kathy Anderson is a life-long entrepreneur and innovative designer. Her formal education as a Water Ecologist is the lens through which she pursues her passion of creating foodscapes and drought-tolerant landscapes. Kathy shows how microclimates and on-site resources are used to create abundantly beautiful environments where you love to live! She has extensive experience in site assessments and rain garden designs for residential properties. Kathy is an installation contractor and hands-on consultant through her business, Bountiful Landscapes.