We are going to sit at the beach! Meet at the Jericho Beach Concession, and then we’ll move to the beach. Then: Find a spot Sit for a while Socialize if you feel like it You can bring something to sit on—a blanket, chair, or tripod—or simply sit on the sand or a log. Whether […]
Meet at Sasamat Trail Public Outhouse: 16th Ave and Sasamat Trail.
What is a Sit Spot Club? The opportunity to sit and connect with nature in a supportive environment. We gather for 30 minutes in parks to sit (or lie down) quietly and observe our surroundings. Optional socializing follows. This event is open to all, and no experience is needed. Come alone or with friends. We […]
Hanami in Japan refers to the practice of viewing flowers, particularly cherry blossoms. During this time, groups gather under cherry blossom trees to enjoy each other’s company and appreciate the beauty of the flowers. When the petals gently fall to the ground, this phenomenon is poetically referred to as “snow.” Vancouver is home to a […]
What is a Sit Spot Club? The opportunity to sit and connect with nature in a supportive environment. We gather for 30 minutes in parks to sit (or lie down) quietly and observe our surroundings. Optional socializing follows. This event is open to all, and no experience is needed. Come alone or with friends. We […]
What is a Sit Spot Club? The opportunity to sit and connect with nature in a supportive environment. We gather for 30 minutes in parks to sit (or lie down) quietly and observe our surroundings. Optional socializing follows. This event is open to all, and no experience is needed. Come alone or with friends. We […]
Sit with us on July 12th! Ah ya. It’s summertime. A perfect time to kick back and relax for a bit. Meet us at 16th Ave & Sasamat Trailhead in Pacific Spirit Park. Here’s what you can expect:10:00-10:30 am – Meet and walk to the sit spot10:30-11:00 am- Sit in silence11:00 am- Walk out of […]
Sit with us on August 9th! We’re feeling those summer vibes now. Kick back and relax with us for a bit in the cool shade of towering Western redcedar and Douglas-fir while watching the gently swaying canopy and listening to the sweet melody of local birds. The event will take place at Pacific Spirit Regional […]
Sit with us on September 13th! Not ready for summer to be over? Already stressed from a new school year? We feel you. Join us for a quick chillax session at Pacific Spirit Regional Park. We meet at 16th Ave & Sasamat Trailhead near the park info board. Here’s what you can expect:10:00-10:30 am – […]
October (Autumn leaves + Thanksgiving weekend) Sit with us on October 11th @ 10 am! 🍂 Hello, Autumn in Vancouver. Thanksgiving weekend is a natural time to slow down, notice the fiery leaves, and reflect on gratitude. We’ll gather at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 16th & Sasamat trailhead. Schedule 10:00–10:15 am: Gentle walk through the […]
November – Forest Quieting Sit Sit with us on Saturday, November 8th @ 10 am 🌲 The forest grows quieter. By November, the canopy thins, and the forest floor softens with fallen leaves. It’s a time of slowing down, turning inward, and noticing the subtle shifts of the season. Join us at Pacific Spirit Regional […]
December – Rest Before the Rush Sit with us on Saturday, December 13th @ 10 am Join us at Pacific Spirit Regional Park for our final sit of 2025. December is chaos. Resolutions, exams, holiday stress, year-end pressure. Your nervous system is running on empty. This sit is 30 minutes to reset. We’ll do a […]
Sit with us on Saturday, February 21st @ 10 am Join us in West Vancouver for our first in-person sit spot of 2026. Our host is Lynn Fearn, certified Forest Therapy Guide and retired nurse. Lynn will lead us in a sensory activity, then we will sit quietly in nature, followed by tea and reflection. […]
Sit with us on Saturday, March 7th @ 1 pm Join us at Camosun Bog in Pacific Spirit Park. Our host is Glee Devereaux, certified Forest Therapy Guide, Musician and Pacific Spirit Park Society board member. Glee will lead us in a sensory activity, then we will sit quietly in nature, followed by tea and […]
Maria Koehn, certified Forest Therapy Guide and Sound Healer is guiding a one hour Sit Spot at Bose Forest Park on April 4th at 11:00am as part of an introduction to Forest Bathing.
Hanami — the Japanese tradition of gathering under cherry blossoms to mark the fleeting beauty of spring — captures something we’ve always known at Sit Spot Club: that pausing in nature, even briefly, changes us.
Join us for a free guided forest therapy experience at the Prescribing Nature event at Burnaby Central Park. Health care and community organizations will be there to connect you with support and care, including information about Burnaby social prescribing initiatives, a pop-up screening clinic for metabolic conditions, and help with signing up for a family […]
Maria Koehn, certified Forest Therapy Guide and Sound Healer is guiding a one hour Sit Spot at Bose Forest Park on May 23rd at 11:00am as part of an introduction to Forest Bathing.
A free guided nature sit at sunrise on the summer solstice to witness the first light of the longest day. Tea and a poem to close. Solstice comes from the Latin words sol and sistere, meaning “sun” and “to stand still.” The summer solstice is the moment the sun reaches its highest point in its arc across the […]
A free guided nature sit at sunset on the summer solstice to witness the last light of the longest day. Tea and a poem to close. Solstice comes from the Latin words sol and sistere, meaning “sun” and “to stand still.” The summer solstice is the moment the sun reaches its highest point in its arc across the […]
Maria Koehn, certified Forest Therapy Guide and Sound Healer is guiding at Glades Woodland Garden in Surrey, BC on June 27th at 9:30am.
