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SUMMARY:SHINRIN-YOKU (Forest Bathing)
DESCRIPTION:SHINRIN-YOKU (Forest Bathing) at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory\n Wed 4 Nov 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust - Field Centre\, CT139PF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets\n\n\n  \nSlow down • Switch off • Reconnect with nature \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat would you think if we told you that\, for once\, identifying the birds around you is positively discouraged?Welcome to Shinrin-yoku\, the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. There is no bath and no swimwear involved! Instead\, it is about slowing down and spending quiet\, mindful time in nature\, using our senses to notice the sounds\, textures\, scents and atmosphere around us.Forest Bathing can help to: \n* Reduce everyday stress and promote relaxation\n* Encourage a calmer\, more positive mood\n* Support mental wellbeing\n* Give us time to pause and recharge\n* Reconnect us with the natural world in a different way \nYour guide – Vanessa Culliford \nThe sessions will be led by Vanessa Culliford\, an Environmental Social Scientist\, lifelong birdwatcher and trainee Forest Bathing Practitioner. \nVanessa has been birdwatching for more than 50 years\, but her interest in Forest Bathing grew from her work as a social scientist and her desire to help people rediscover a connection with nature and recognise its value. \nShe recently spent a week on the Dartington Estate training with ecotherapist Stefan Batorijs and has completed her Level 1 Forest Bathing Practitioner qualification. These SBBO sessions form part of her work towards Level 2. \nJoin one of our two small-group sessions \n📍 Meet at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory \nEach relaxed two-hour session will include a variety of gentle sensory activities\, moments of stillness and reflection\, and no more than about a mile of walking. \nWear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for the weather and\, if you wish\, bring something to sit on\, together with a drink and any medication you may need. Vanessa is also qualified in Level 3 Outdoor Survival First Aid. \nONLY 5 PLACES PER SESSION \nPlaces are deliberately limited to five people to keep the experience small and personal and will be allocated strictly on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nBooking is ONLY through Ticket Tailor \nThe ticket income will support Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory\, while participants will also be helping Vanessa with the practical element of her Forest Bathing training. \nSo perhaps\, just for two hours\, put down the binoculars\, forget the bird list and experience Sandwich Bay in a completely different way. \n\n\nLocation\nSandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust - Field Centre\, CT139PF
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SUMMARY:Thursday Talk - Remote Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Remote Indonesia by Barry Wright\, Kent bird county recorder\n\n\nDetails on webpage
URL:https://sbbot.org.uk/event/thursday-talk-remote-indonesia/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall
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SUMMARY:Thursday Talk - 'Pole Position' in protecting and presenting wildlife
DESCRIPTION:'Pole Position' in protecting and presenting wildlife by  Marek Borkowski \n\nPoland from the privileged perspective of a naturalist permanently living amongst the protected species and presenting how such life and work help to get stunning views of difficult and/or rare species\, techniques of finding and watching them. Birds from Eagles to Aquatic warblers\, Bears\, Lynx\, Elk etc are all included in this fascinating talk.\n\nDetails on webpage
URL:https://sbbot.org.uk/event/thursday-talk-the-forests-of-the-great-european-wilderness/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Searle":MAILTO:searleian@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Thursday Talk - Nightingales and turtle doves: managing a disused apple orchard in Kent for nature
DESCRIPTION:Nightingales and turtle doves: managing a disused apple orchard in Kent for nature by Keith & Penny Dugmore\n\nDetails on webpage
URL:https://sbbot.org.uk/event/thursday-talk-nightingales-and-turtle-doves-managing-a-disused-apple-orchard-in-kent-for-nature/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Searle":MAILTO:searleian@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Thursday Talk - Birds in History\, Myth & Folklore
DESCRIPTION:Birds in History\, Myth & Folklore by John Cantelo\n\nDetails on webpage
URL:https://sbbot.org.uk/event/thursday-talk-birds-in-history-myth-folklore/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Searle":MAILTO:searleian@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Bay Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Times To Be Confirmed - All times are provisional... check nearer to each session as some may change. \nDo you know an 8–16-year-old with a wild side? Then they'd be right at home with our Bay Explorers. From beavers to birds — our Bay Explorers are on the case! Meeting monthly\, our Bay Explorers are expert species inspectors — from spotting beaver tracks to identifying ducks\, they’ve got local wildlife sussed.\n \nDesigned for young nature lovers aged 8–16\, this group gives budding naturalists the chance to:\n \n\nDiscover local wildlife up close\nGet hands-on with pond dipping\, small mammal surveys & bird ringing\nLearn from local experts in conservation and ecology\nMeet other friendly\, like-minded young explorers!\n\nFor more information and to book tickets visit here or email our Education Officer\, Faye
URL:https://sbbot.org.uk/event/bay-explorers-11/
LOCATION:Field Centre
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