Spring Renewal Walk -Forest Bathing at Missouri Botanical Garden

In Partnership with Missouri Botanical Gardens

Spring is in full bloom, and the garden is alive with fresh energy, color, and possibility. This Guided Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walk offers a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and immerse in the vibrancy of spring.

Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, this gentle experience encourages participants to release stress, awaken the senses, and reconnect with nature’s rhythms.

🌿 What to Expect:

• A slow, intentional walk through the unfolding beauty of spring.
• Guided invitations to engage the senses and deepen presence.
• An opportunity to reconnect with nature as it blooms into life.

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.