Forest Therapy at Grant's Picnic Ground (Sherbrooke, The Dandenongs) (MG)

Join us for three hours of connecting with nature for your health and wellbeing.

Matt Glover is the Lead Guide at Forest Therapy Victoria and the director of MGA Counselling Services. He is a trauma informed counsellor, working with individuals and couples to achieve a full and abundant life. He is Australia's first qualified counsellor to be accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance.

Matt's team are trained to guide you through a series of carefully selected activities designed to maximise your interaction with nature and enhance your wellbeing. This walk is designed for those who want to experience a deeper connection with nature and benefit from the health benefits such as reduced stressed levels, stronger immune systems, better sleep, and improved mental health management.

Grant's Picnic Ground is a traditional meeting place of the Wurundjeri People and is rich with Indigenous history and abundant with native plant and wildlife. Your three hour forest therapy experience will teach you a little of the science and research around using nature for your wellbeing. You will then expereince a series of creative, sensory and mindful activities all designed to maximise your interaction with nature and enhance your well being.

If you've never been to the Dandenongs before, this will be an incredible introduction to the beauty of the towering Moutain Ash and the peace afforded by being in the forest. If you've been many times, you will experience in a way you never have before!

Toilet facilities are available at this location. A limited bus service is also available.

Join the FTV team for a time of healing under the trees.