2023 - 2024 Earthwalks
Fall - Nov. 24, 2023 (Black Friday!)
Winter - March 1, 2024
Upcoming: Spring - May Date TBD
Interested? Enroll Now
Fall - Nov. 24, 2023 (Black Friday!)
Winter - March 1, 2024
Upcoming: Spring - May Date TBD
Interested? Enroll Now
Earthwalks
Currently Enrolling 2/24 "I can't remember the last time I just spent a day out in nature, with nothing in particular to do. It must have been going on thirty years." Preliminary modern research, as well as the cultural heritage of many different world wisdom traditions, all suggests that high quality, unstructured time in nature has many benefits for both mental and physical health. Yet despite its simplicity, "high quality, unstructured time in nature" can be challenging to access, especially in busy developed areas. The Earthwalk is an event that provides access to this experience close to home, offering an opportunity to experience the direct benefits of engagement with nature. The Earthwalk combines concepts from Jungian psychology, Japanese shirin-yoku "forest bathing", and the modern ecopsychological practice of the "Medicine Walk", adapted from American indigenous practices. It is an opportunity to be outside for a day: outside of your home, but also outside of your schedule and your agenda. You do not need to go far in order to reap the benefits of the Earthwalk. Our Walks are held in suburban, Washington DC area parks, and are offered as full day or half day weekend events. All Earthwalks are held Rain or Shine. Walks require 4 participants registered by the Early Registration cutoff date, or they will be cancelled. Cancelled walks are fully refundable, or funds can be transferred to a future Walk. Registered Walkers who need to cancel before the cutoff date can be fully refunded. Registered Walkers who cancel after the cutoff date cannot be refunded. Cost $25. Billable to Some Insurances: we will contact you when you sign up to discuss payment. SIGN UP FOR AN EARTHWALK NOW by using the form below. Currently, we are enrolling for the 2023 Autumn Earthwalks: November 24 November 25 Brookside Nature Center * 1400 Glenallen Ave, Wheaton MD 10:45am Arrival. Park at the Nature Center and text 301-404-4875 before 11:10am. After 11:10am, we will no longer be available. 2 Options for Event Duration: 11am-2pm Short Walk 11am - 4pm Long Walk You will receive a confirmation email and follow-up about billing after you enroll. Then you will receive a preparation email on November 20, discussing weather, logistics, and intention-setting. 
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Workshop Staff
Keely Owens, LCPC, has an MA in Ecopsychology from Naropa University, and has ten years' experience creating and facilitating outdoor workshops. Suburban Grotto is her Washington, DC - based ecopsychology project. An avid caver, Keely is on the executive committee of the DC Grotto of the National Speleological Society, and has been leading cave trips at all levels for over ten years. Keely is wilderness first aid and CPR certified.
Kelli Cronin, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist in private practice in downtown Silver Spring, MD, and specializes in work with trauma, and with queer, trans*, and gender non-binary folks. Kelli is a Somatic Experiencing (R) Practitioner-in-Training, and a Facilitator-In-Training with Woman Within International.
Keely Owens, LCPC, has an MA in Ecopsychology from Naropa University, and has ten years' experience creating and facilitating outdoor workshops. Suburban Grotto is her Washington, DC - based ecopsychology project. An avid caver, Keely is on the executive committee of the DC Grotto of the National Speleological Society, and has been leading cave trips at all levels for over ten years. Keely is wilderness first aid and CPR certified.
Kelli Cronin, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist in private practice in downtown Silver Spring, MD, and specializes in work with trauma, and with queer, trans*, and gender non-binary folks. Kelli is a Somatic Experiencing (R) Practitioner-in-Training, and a Facilitator-In-Training with Woman Within International.
