Saturday, September 6 3:00-4:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing snacks together. 

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Monday, September 8 10:00 am-12:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing tea and snacks together. 

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Sunday, September 7 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter while on an intentionally slow, guided outing. Your certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide will facilitate your experience through a series of invitations to promote nature connection.

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Thursday, September 18 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  at Conner Prairie Museum

Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction.

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Saturday, September 20 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter while on an intentionally slow, guided outing. Your certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide will facilitate your experience through a series of invitations to promote nature connection.

Register HERE

Sunday, September 21 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  at Conner Prairie Museum

Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction.

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Friday, September 26 time TBD at The Spring Mill Inn

The Trails Gathering is a two-day educational conference attended by dozens of Indiana trails professionals. The conference is designed to enrich their knowledge, provide them with networking opportunities, and ensure a thriving statewide trail system.

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Saturday, October 5 3:00-4:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing snacks together. 

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Sunday, October 5 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  at Conner Prairie Museum

This is a family-friendly Forest Therapy experience, geared towards participants ages 5+ and their families.

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Monday, October 6 10:00 am-12:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing tea and snacks together. 

Register HERE

Saturday, November 1 3:00-4:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing snacks together. 

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Sunday, November 9 1:30-4:00 pm at Crown Hill Arboretum

Introduction to Mindful Birding: Put down a Field Guide and Pick up your Feel Guide 

Mindful birding is a practice combining mindfulness with the joy of birding. Connect with the natural world and the birds that inhabit it, letting go of the need to identify (field guide), to focus on what we notice, feel, and wonder (feel guide). A partnership between Michelle Morton Forest Therapy, Donna Riner of Witness Nature Indy, and Crown Hill Foundation. 

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Monday, November 10 10:00 am-12:30 pm in Central Park (Carmel) East Woods

Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter. We’ll begin with an introduction to the practice, followed by a series of gentle prompts to get out of your thinking mind and into your sensing body. Time is built in for traveling short distances, sitting, wandering, and sharing.  We will conclude by sharing tea and snacks together. 

Register HERE