Module 3: Creating Memorable Forest Wellbeing Experiences

Module 3 creates a crucial and baseline in understanding the ForestWell experience, focused on tourism, culinary and wellness and wellbeing in a forest and provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical overview of newest methods, applications and business ideas. It follows the ForestWell concept, highlighting eco-friendly and regenerative tourism practices and sustainability. Through the newest examples and case studies, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to put initial business ideas into practice in their own natural environments. 

3.1 Introduction to ForestWell Memorable Wellbeing Experience

• Introduction
• Components of ForestWell Experience
• External Components of the ForestWell Experience and Steps to Help you Organize and Plan ForestWell Experience Effectively
• Internal Components of the ForestWell Experience and Characteristics of the Flow Experience

3.2 Types of Forest Experience and Participants

• Introduction
• Types of Forest Experiences
• Types of Forest Participants 

3.3 Integrating ForestWell with Culinary

• Introduction to ForestWell Culinary Experience 
• Several Types of ForestWell Culinary Experiences
• Identification, Seasonality, and Preparation of Edible Forest Plants with practical examples
• Harvesting Seasons, Methods, Tools and the Ability to Identify and Collect Forest Foods Safely and Sustainably
• Preparation Techniques used to Prepare Forest Foods 
• Cooking Methods
• Pairing
• Examples of ForestWell Culinary Experiences

3.4 Exploring the Concepts of Forest Wellness and Wellbeing

• Introduction
• Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
• Activities in the forest to promote physical and mental health
• Skills Needed to Facilitate Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Forest Bathing Experiences
• Forest Bathing – link to Module 6

3.5 Understanding the Power of ForestWell Tourism

• Introduction
• Elements of ForestWell Tourism
• Nature Interpretation
• Knowledge of Natural and Cultural Resources
• Skills in Designing and Delivering Effective Interpretation Programs
• Skills in Designing and Promoting Adventure Tourism Experiences
• Participant Stories

3.6 Case Studies & Success Stories

3.7 Additional Material

3.8 Quiz