Wild Tea Recipe: Apple and Cinnamon

People who follow us know that Cat has a passion for wild tea. But what is wild tea? Wild tea is tea made from plants that grow naturally in the wild. The ingredients are often foraged for, but Cat also grows a lot of her ingredients in her garden. This technically makes it not wild anymore, but it does make it safe and available.

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The benefits of forest bathing

Forest bathing started in Japan in the 1980’s. Since then, scientific studies have shown that it has lots of health benefits. So much so that is has become an accepted part of the Japanese preventative health care because of the positive effects on mental and physical health. Let's take a look at some of the health benefits of forest bathing. 

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Nature connection invitation: Grounding

When you come with us on a forest bathing walk, we will give you a series of nature connection invitations. Those invitations are short nature-based exercises that will help you to open your senses and connect you with nature. In this blog we will give you some ideas for invitations you can try out in your own area. 

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Feel better in the forest

Everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, knows how good it feels to spend time in nature. The fresh air, being surrounded by trees, and the sound of birdsong all have a calming effect on us. Connecting with nature becomes more and more important in our urbanized and digital world. A good way to achieve this, is through the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing (or Shinrin Yoku). 

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Wild Tea Recipe: Blackberry and mint

People who follow us know that Cat has a passion for wild tea. But what is wild tea? Wild tea is tea made from plants that grow naturally in the wild. The ingredients are often foraged for, but Cat also grows a lot of her ingredients in her garden. This technically makes it not wild anymore, but it does make it safe and available.

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Beneath the Canopy (re)Launch

On Saturday the 30th of August Orlagh Walsh and Cat de Wit officially launched their new business Beneath the Canopy. It was a joyful outdoor event at a private rewilding site near Cruagh in the Dublin Mountains, overlooking the city. Orlagh and Cat’s mission is to make nature connection easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. Despite the unpredictable weather, attendees gathered for a morning filled with fun, laughter, and meaningful moments in nature. 

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