What people are saying.

  • Navraaz’s Mary Oliver Poetry Walk was such a unique experience for our patrons at the Schaumburg Library. Navraaz took such good care of my patrons throughout the walk and even made it possible for me to enjoy the experience instead of needing to help facilitate it. She had everything prepared for the program, was on time, and really helped out patrons connect with nature and themselves. Everyone who participated asked for me to bring Navraaz back and a few even directly emailed out Executive Director to comment on how much they enjoyed the experience. Patron comments included: “I just wanted to extend my gratitude and praise for today's event, the forest walk set to the poetry of Mary Oliver. The walk was a wonderful experience and was well thought out.” “What a great experience! …what a treat to spend a morning at Spring Valley to contemplate nature and the poetry of Mary Oliver. Navraaz is an excellent guide.”

    Chris Corrigan

    Adult Program Coordinator, Schaumburg District Public Library

  • “We’ve had the pleasure of offering several forest therapy walks with Navraaz at the Barrington Area Library over the last few years. Each walk is unique and connects participants with their natural surroundings through invitations, guided prompts, journaling, and other forms of exploration. Navraaz is a very knowledgeable and skilled forest therapy instructor and we look forward to future walks with her! The group always leaves having learned something new and feeling refreshed, inspired, and closer to nature ”

    Danielle Golding

    Adult Services Librarian

    Barrington Area Public Library

  • One of the patrons commented to me "I feel like I've taken a chill pill, I feel so relaxed right now!" so I know those in attendance were very appreciative we held this program.

    Ly Nguyen

    Adult Services Librarian

    Forest Park Public Library