Reconnect with Nature, Reconnect with Yourself

Se-reconnect à la nature, c’est se reconnecter à soi-même.

A bunch of sunflowers and a bee in a garden with a blue sky background as Tammy Schmidt nature connects in a garden.

Monarch butterfly on a marigold flower during Tammy Schmidt's nature connection.

Hi! I’m Tamara Schmidt, a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Herbal Therapist, and Experiential Herbalist in Quebec. I help people like you create deeper connections with nature to improve physical and mental health, boost creativity, and build resilience in a world that can feel overwhelming.

Nature connection is more than just self-care — it’s a radical practice of aligning with your authentic self. Whether you’re busy with life’s to-dos or feeling stuck in a cityscape, I’m here to show you how nature is always present to support you.

Feeling overwhelmed, frazzled, or stuck?

Many of us struggle to find balance in a world full of distractions and sensory overload. Spending intentional time in nature can anchor you in self-acceptance, fortify your resilience, and help you rediscover peace, joy and creativity.

If you’re here, chances are you feel a deep longing for something more—a sense of connection, calm, or clarity that’s been hard to find in the busyness of life. I understand that feeling because I’ve been there too. As someone who has turned to nature during times of overwhelm and transformation, I’ve learned that nature doesn’t just soothe us; it helps us remember who we truly are. Through my work, I’ve guided others to experience this firsthand, and it would be my honour to help you do the same.

My Mission: To support you in feeling your best through the practice of connecting with nature — whether in a forest, a city park, or even your own backyard.

What I Offer to Support Your Journey:

A Pocket Guide: Your Cozy Winter Companion Reflective Journeys ❄️

A Pocket Guide for Nature Connection is here to support you. Designed to be used in nature, it includes 5 audio guides, a PDF of Winter Wisdom Cards, and a Welcome Guide packed with tools like visualization exercises and journaling prompts.

With gentle invitations, this guide encourages you to pause, breathe, and explore the wonders of the season—whether you’re grounding yourself in nature’s embrace or uncovering small sparks of inspiration. Each theme is crafted to help you slow down, tune in, and find clarity in winter’s stillness.

Perfect for those moments when you need to reflect, recharge, and reconnect, A Pocket Nature Guide will leave you feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready to embrace the season with renewed energy.

Pick up your Copy of the Nature Guide today

Guided Forest Therapy:

Walks that immerse you in nature’s healing power, designed to reduce stress and nurture your well-being.

Book Your Nature Therapy Session

Creative Inspiration:

Explore my photography and nature-inspired art.

Shop Unique, Nature-Inspired Gifts

Nature Connection Coaching:

Individual and group sessions, both via Zoom and in-person, to help you align with your authentic self through simple yet profound practices.

Experiential Herbalism:

Hands-on learning to foster deeper relationships with plants, trees, and the more-than-human world.

Free guide – for tips on how to connect with nature – even in the city

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) during nature connection with herbalist and nature therapy guide, Tammy Schmidt.

A beautiful California poppy during nature connection with Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide.

Nature Connection is Self-Care

Slowing down in nature can powerfully align you with your true self. It helps you:

Cultivate self love and reduce stress.
Find clarity and build self-esteem.
Improve your physical and mental health.
Strengthen relationships — with others, your community, and the planet.

We are always
in the company of nature.
We are nature.

Find out more here

A moment of awe with bright green spring leaves during nature connection with Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide.

The cutest small red squirrel smiling at the bird feeder. Photo by Tammy Schmidt.

Intentional interaction with nature has many mental, and physical health benefits. It also supports us in making healthy choices in life, such as eating better and getting more sleep. In this video, you will learn how to make your daily walk a mindful walk in nature. You will also learn about integrating self care practices into your mindful nature walk.

A herbalist nature lover finding magic in everyday life.

About Me

Tammy (Tamara) Schmidt is a Clinical Herbal Therapist (Dominion Herbal College, 2010) and Nature and Forest Therapy Guide (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, 2020).

I’m an Experiential Herbalist and nature lover who finds magic in everyday life. My work blends science, spirit, and art to empower you to explore your emotional terrain in the safe, welcoming embrace of nature.

When I am not guiding or teaching, I capture moments of awe through photography with my portable phone, creating art that inspires joy and beauty. These creative expressions — alongside my coaching and teaching in herbalism — help you rediscover balance and vitality, no matter where you live.

Tammy Schmidt nature connecting with a chickadee in the winter.

Let’s connect! Explore my services or shop nature-inspired creations on Etsy.

Ready to take the first step? Discover how nature can transform your life.

À bientôt, et n’oubliez pas que la nature est toujours là our vous.

Admiring a beautiful blush pink zinnia with lime green centre during nature connection.

A little sign in the garden with the message love yourself on it. According to Tammy Schmidt at Fleurbain, this summarizes one of the gifts found in nature connection.

Nature connection helps us cultivate love for ourselves first. It helps us see ourselves in the beauty of it all and from here we can access so much goodness like peace,
self-esteem, and curiosity. When we possess a vibrant and positive sense of self, we naturally do better in our relationships, we do better for our communities, and do better for the planet.

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Nature Connection &
Self Connection

Most days are busy with work and to-dos.
Let it go, even for a few minutes.

Take a walk in the company of trees,
let your feelings rise up and out.

The simple practice of feeling and identifying
your feelings helps to let them go.

Trees are great listeners.
They help you get to the root,
Encourage you move your limbs in the wind,
And rise to the stars.

Bumblebee Visits A Waterleaf Flower surrounded by Brunnera flowers 8" x 8" Wood Print. One of the gifts found at Fleurbain.

A wood print of a magnificent Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) delicately perched on a vibrant pink rhododendron bloom, all set against a clear blue sky. This print is one of the goods found at the online shop, Fleurbain, run by Tammy Schmidt.

Nature connection is a radical form of self-care.

This is especially true when you’re experiencing big shifts in your life. Long walks outdoors, watching the birds, listening to the wind, heart connections with plants and trees, making herbal tea, noticing something unusual in nature and allowing yourself to take in the moment is an expansive practice of self-care that helps you to shift your mood, open your mind, and find yourself in a better space to take on your day.

Want to learn more? Join me on a guided nature therapy walk!

A snowy trail through the trees during nature connection with Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide at Fleurbain.

A frosty marigold in the morning during nature connection with Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide. Photo by Tammy Schmidt.

Forest therapy tea including thermos of tea, cups, and snacks in bowls on a mat resting on a snowy forest floor, surrounded by oak leaves hosted by Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide. Photo by Tammy Schmidt

Frosty marigolds during nature connection with Tammy Schmidt, experiential herbalist and nature therapy guide. Photo by Tammy Schmidt

I acknowledge that my work of fostering connection to nature takes place on the traditional and unceded lands of the W8banaki (Abenaki) and Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nations. These lands, forests, waters, and all living beings have been cared for by Indigenous Peoples for millennia. I honour their deep knowledge and relationships with the land, trees, and animals that inspire and guide my work. Through my practice, I strive to nurture a respectful relationship with this land and its more-than-human inhabitants, while committing to sustainability and learning from the wisdom of Indigenous stewardship. I am grateful for the opportunity to live and work here, and I seek to contribute to the healing and harmony of this place.

Je suis actuellement en train de traduire l’ensemble du site web en français afin de mieux servir mon public bilingue. Si vous remarquez des passages où la traduction semble incorrecte, n’hésitez pas à me le faire savoir à l’adresse suivante : tamara@fleurbain.com. Vos commentaires sont précieux et grandement appréciés, alors que je m’efforce d’assurer une expérience fluide et précise pour tous les visiteurs.

I am currently in the process of translating the entire website into French to better serve my bilingual audience. If you notice any areas where the translation doesn’t seem quite right, please feel free to let me know at tamara@fleurbain.com. Your feedback is invaluable and greatly appreciated as I work to ensure a smooth and accurate experience for all visitors.