🌿 Forest Bathing & Tea Party for Kids and Parents –             A Mother’s Day-Inspired Experience

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
$20 First Child | $5 Each Sibling | Parents Included

🌸 A Family Nature Experience Rooted in Connection and Gratitude

Join Monica Mendoza, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, for a joyful and grounding morning in nature designed especially for children and their caregivers. As we approach Mother’s Day, this event invites families to celebrate not only the caregivers in our lives, but also Mother Earth—our shared source of life, beauty, and belonging.

Through creative Forest Bathing invitations, we’ll explore the land together, connect through the senses, and slow down to notice the magic of spring. We’ll close our time with a tea party in the forest to reflect and give thanks—for one another, and for the Earth.

🌿 What Is Forest Bathing for Families?

Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a nature-based mindfulness practice that invites presence, curiosity, and sensory connection with the land. This family-centered version welcomes children to explore at their own pace, while offering parents the chance to engage in gentle, restorative moments of nature connection as well.

There is no goal—just time to be together, to wonder, and to receive whatever the land offers.

🌎 What to Expect

• A welcoming circle for kids and grown-ups

• Nature-based invitations to awaken the senses

• Movement, stillness, play, and quiet connection

• Reflection practices to honor Mother Earth and the spirit of caregiving

• A closing forest tea party with time for connection and celebration

• A space to slow down and be held by nature’s presence

🧺 What to Bring

• A reusable water bottle

• A light snack for your child to enjoy at the end

• Comfortable layers for outdoor weather

• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellant

• Optional: small backpack, sketchpad, journal, or comfort item

🌱 Who Is This For?

Children ages 4–12 with their parent, guardian, or caregiver.
Younger siblings are welcome with extra support from their adult.
All family constellations are welcome—moms, dads, grandparents, aunties, uncles, chosen family.

💚 Investment

• $20 for the first child

• $5 for each additional sibling

• Parents/caregivers attend for free and are included in registration

📍 Location & Registration

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Carmichael, CA (Exact location shared after registration)

✅ How to Register:

1. Register online

2. Use coupon code: Venmo

3. Send payment to @Monica-Mendoza-76 on Venmo

   • Last 4 digits: 4261

   • Comment: “Forest Bathing Kids (# of kids) – May 3 event”

4. Registration is complete once both the online form + Venmo payment are received

5. Registration closes Friday, May 2 at 5:00 PM

🌼 Why Join This Mother’s Day–Inspired Forest Bathing Experience?

• Celebrate your relationship with your child through a peaceful, shared activity

• Honor Mother Earth and the season of growth

• Create meaningful memories rooted in presence and connection

• Step away from screens and into spring

• Enjoy mindful moments, playful invitations, and quiet joy—together