Videos

Becoming A Nature & Forest Therapy Guide

In this course, students will learn all about the transformative practice of Forest Bathing from Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Duncan Murdoch of Nature Connection Guide. *Depending on the proximity of your forest/natural area, this course is designed to be learned over the course of 6 days. We’ll go over: The history of Forest Bathing How Forest Bathing fits into the modern world today The health benefits of nature In addition I will teach students HOW to begin their practice of Forest Bathing. We’ll go over: How to identify a conducive area for Forest Bathing Practical strategies to maintain a practice Sensory Activities & Mindfulness Techniques Forest Bathing Philosophy and needed mindset Ways to incorporate Forest Bathing into your daily life

Becoming A Guide (Part 1)

Duncan Murdoch is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide through the the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides (ANFT) . This video (first of two parts) provides brief introduction to his path of becoming a guide.

Becoming A Guide (Part 2)

What to Do When Silence Breaks

Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch from Nature Connection Guide offers 4 mindfulness techniques to consider using the next time you encounter unwanted human made noises while in nature.

10 Tips for Winter Wellness

Despite all its wondrous glory, Winter can be a difficult time with its colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours. But we can still find ways to honor and appreciate the healing and restorative qualities of Nature!

Find your Cabin

As the Norwegian saying goes, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes”… Don’t let the cold keep you from getting outside. Bundle up, pack the right stuff and let someone know of your plans. Ease into the cold and connect!

What to Expect

Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Duncan Murdoch shows you 5 things you can expect to find on an ANFT guided Forest Bathing experience worldwide.

Nature Rx

Prescribing time in parks and green spaces is now used as a way of treating a range of conditions including high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. State by state, the movement towards developing a more interactive and meaningful relationship to nature for one’s health and wellbeing is growing. I explain how Nature & Forest Therapy fits into the movement

Under a Massive Oak

Duncan invites us all to experience what it’s like to be in the presence of a massive tree in Charlotte, VT

A Guide Prepares

Duncan Murdoch, An ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide prepares for an upcoming Forest Bathing walk. We go along with him to scout, craft and strategize. But first, he shares some cool nature connection books.

Winter Forest Bathing Invitation

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide, Duncan Murdoch offering Winter Nature Mindfulness Walks based on Shinrin-yoku or “Forest Bathing” in Vermont

Nature as our Guide Talk

Moderated by Fran Stoddard, Vermont PBS producer/host, this provocative three-part series explores relationships across differences. This episode features Duncan Murdoch, host of forest walks throughout the state with his organization, Nature Connection Guide; and Steven Parker owner and manager of High Reach Farm, a diversified tree farm in Danville, VT. Distinguished guests engage in conversation from their unique perspectives; from engagement with the natural world, each other, and diverse spiritual traditions, and how that may help to bridge the divide.

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Duncan Murdoch

NATURE & FOREST THERAPY GUIDE Duncan is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide living and working in Vermont. As an interdisciplinary thinker, Duncan has accrued his experience and knowledge from improvisational and film Meisner based acting, teaching, producing original theater, painting & sculpting, horticulture, land management and music. Duncan grew up on the shores of Lake Champlain in rural Vermont where his deep connection to Nature was formed. After receiving his Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Certification from ANFT in 2015, he began his official practice in New York City guiding the first Forest Bathing groups in Central Park. He worked as a Horticulturalist for the NYC parks Department and co-created the first shinrin-yoku forested walking trail on Randall’s Island. He moved back to Vermont in 2015 and began his work with the Intervale Center growing and planting native trees and stewarding the land. He now serves on the South Burlington Natural Resource Committee and is a board member of the South Burlington Land Trust. He is part of the UVM Integrative Health Practitioner Network and frequently conducts Forest Therapy walks throughout the beautiful state with his organization, Nature Connection Guide.