Event calendar

Forest Bathing

Event information

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 16 and older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Contact: 815-722-9301

Location: O'Hara Woods Preserve


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A person standing in a forest with arms outstretched. Rays of sunlight are streaming though the trees.

Event details

Need to relax? Want to reconnect with nature in a new way? Join an interpretive naturalist for this simple Japanese method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees. We will meet and learn a few tips then walk to the trail for guided mindful activities.

Event requirements

Registration required by Thursday, May 15: 815-722-9301.

REGISTER ONLINE

Please dress for the weather. The meeting point will be emailed after registration.

The program includes walking less than 1 mile on both paved and natural trails over uneven terrain. Part of this program includes sitting on the ground (mats provided); please contact us if you need a chair. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this workday should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the workday.