What can we learn about a place by listening carefully? How does the act of listening change or heighten our environmental awareness? Objective Attendees experience a contemplative walk for listening awareness. This activity allows listeners to focus and heighten their perception of the sounds in the environment, using their ears as their eyes. Background Listening is a skill that requires practice. Soundwalks have a well-earned reputation for helping people practice active listening. There are many types of soundwalks. The most complex use headphones to create audio-guided tours. These can fe Duration: 30 Minutes.