150-metre trial in Botanic Gardens aims to encourage mindful engagement with nature

Could something as simple as slowing down in nature help us feel better? That’s the idea behind a new trail at the Botanic Gardens, where visitors are encouraged to step away from the daily grind and engage more deeply with the surroundings. The 150-metre Saraca Stream trail opened today (11 June) as Asia’s first Nature Immersion Trail, certified by a US-based forest therapy association. It’s part of wider efforts to better understand how nature can support well-being. Rachel Teng reports.