Gentle, sensory‑rich experience. This is not a hike—it’s a slow, mindful journey designed to help you feel grounded and restored.
Science-backed stress relief. Forest bathing has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and restore mental clarity
Guided by a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. You’ll receive gentle invitations to engage your senses, explore the woods, and tune into the present moment.
Leave feeling lighter and clearer. Participants often describe these walks as “the reset they didn’t know they needed.”
Reconnect with your inner calm. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of presence and ease—tools you can carry into your everyday life
Community and connection. You’ll have the chance to share insights and reflections with others (optional, always), deepening your sense of belonging.
Come as you are. Whether you’re curious about nature therapy/forest bathing or simply craving some peace, this experience will meet you exactly where you are.
Step away from daily pressure and experience McKaig’s forest in a new way – through a peaceful 2.5-hour guided nature immersion. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”), this is not about exercise or learning facts, but a mindful experience that invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and let the calming presence of nature support your mind and body.
Forest bathing is a research-supported practice shown to reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve mood, focus, and immune function.
Led by Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Karen Richter, you’ll explore the woods through a series of simple, sensory invitations. You’ll leave feeling restored and more deeply connected to yourself and your life. People often describe this as deeply calming, inspiring, and nourishing – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s an unexpected reset for the mind and body.
Registration is required. Space is limited. Open to adults 18+. No experience necessary.
Park in the Roberts Elementary School parking lot and meet at the Croton Road trailhead to the left of the School.
Early bird discount. Register by September 1 to save $10—just $35 instead of $45.
You may also like the following events from McKaig Nature Education Center:
- Next month, 25th September, 05:45 pm, Hiking Tour of McKaig's Old Growth Forest! in Wayne
- This October, 9th October, 04:45 pm, Step Back in Time: A Historic Hike through McKaig! in King Of Prussia
- This October, 24th October, 06:30 pm, Ghost Stories - Bonfire, S'mores & Night Trail Hike in Wayne
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