Flourish: A Late Spring Forest Bathing Walk at MO Botanical Gardens

Partnership with Missouri Botanical Gardens

By mid-May, the garden is alive with lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and the hum of life in full motion. This Guided Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walk invites participants to embrace the abundance of late spring—a time of growth, energy, and renewal.

Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, this gentle experience encourages deep listening, presence, and connection with nature’s flourishing landscape.

🌿 What to Expect:

• A slow, mindful walk through the peak of spring’s beauty.
• Sensory-based invitations to deepen presence and awareness.
• A space for reflection, renewal, and appreciation of the season.

Nature’s Invitation: 
This experience is a leisurely walk, not a strenuous hike, intended for deep relaxation and connection. As Jess guides you through gentle, mindful invitations, you’ll engage with nature intimately, using all your senses. Each session includes opportunities to share your insights and learn practices for nurturing your nature connection at home. 

Why Join a Forest Therapy Walk? 
Countless studies have confirmed the myriad benefits of dedicated time in nature, including: 

• Profound relaxation 
• Reconnection with self 
• Slower, deeper breaths 
• Reduced heart rate 
• Boosted creativity and focus 

Who Should Attend? 
This event is designed for anyone seeking to reduce stress, find healing, or reconnect with nature. Open to all fitness levels, each walk offers a unique, personalized experience. 

Preparing for Your Walk: 

• Wear weather-appropriate, layered clothing. 
• Walks continue in rain, enhancing sensory connection (except during thunderstorms).
• Bring water for hydration; facilities may be limited. 
• Protect against sun and insects as preferred (closed shoes, tucking in clothes, hats, sunscreen).

Note: Your guide is wilderness first aid certified for added safety. 

Unique Journey: Each walk at the Missouri Botanical Gardens is a distinctive encounter, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels.