8th annual Forest Form/Forest forum in the city

People use all of their senses to experience the wonder of nature. In what will be the 8th Annual Forest Forum, Alzheimer’s patients will have the chance to be supported as they spend a day in the Yamada Green Zone, fostering a relationship to nature, interpersonal understanding of elderly patients, as well as confronting an important social issue.

This year’s theme is “connecting the town and the forest.” In addition to the　existing human and nature connection in terms of Alzheimer’s care, this year we introduce the “Forest Forum in the City” in downtown Kokura. In adopting a

The power of the forest brings energy and smiles!
On the day of the event, there will be guided tours of the forest, as well as crafts using the gifts of the forest, and other various events. If you would like to raise your spirits with a day in the forest, by all means come and bring friends or family.

Forest Forum in the City—City to the Forest, Forest to the City
For the first time, a trial run of “Forest Forum in the City,” as the heart of Kitakyushu Manabito ESD will be set in the shopping arcade of Kokura.

Infomation for event and location

Information for those interested in volunteering or participating
Forest Forum is now seeking participants and volunteers.
Please fill out the following form and send it by fax.

■後援（予定）／北九州市、老いを支える北九州家族の会、認知症草の根ネットワーク、北九州市社会福祉協議会、北九州成年後見センター、社団法人北九州市医師会、福岡県グループホーム協議会、認知症になっても安心して暮らせる町づくり100人会議、住友生命北九州支社、北九州エコライフステージ実行委員会、北九州ESD協議会、日本福祉用具供給協会、毎日新聞社、朝日新聞社、読売新聞西部本社、西日本新聞社、日本経済新聞社北九州支局、時事通信社、社団法人共同通信社、NHK北九州放送局、RKB毎日放送、九州朝日放送、FBS福岡放送、テレビ西日本、TVQ九州放送

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