Forest Therapy Walks

Experiences of reconnection and healing available to all.

Forest Therapy For All

We believe that the tools to access the incredible gifts and wisdom of the natural world should be available to all.

We offer micro-experiences for younger participants as well as full length Forest Therapy Walks. We aim to make the micro-experiences free of charge and currently offer our full length walks on a donation based system. All are welcome, no-one will ever be turned away.

Forest therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, offers significant, evidence-based physical and psychological health benefits, including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, improved immune function, and better mood and sleep quality. These effects are often attributed to the natural compounds (phytoncides) emitted by trees, along with the calming atmosphere.

We have evolved alongside our more-than-human friends and Forest Therapy creates a path of renewed reverence, reciprocity and deep connection.

See our current offerings on our Events Page and reach out to schedule a walk for you or your group.

Benefits of Forest Therapy

The benefits of Forest Therapy are endless and the scientific and medical community continue to share proof of the wisdom our ancestors held, time in nature is essential to our health and well-being.

Some of the benefits that have been scientifically and medically proven include:

Stress Reduction: Numerous studies show that time in the forest significantly lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as adrenaline and noradrenaline. This leads to a reduction in overall stress and promotes a sense of tranquility.
Cardiovascular Health: Forest environments can lead to a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and a lower heart rate. This reduced cardiovascular stress can help in the management and prevention of hypertension.
Enhanced Immune Function: Inhaling phytoncides (natural essential oils released by trees) has been linked to an increase in the number and activity of natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off tumors and virus-infected cells. This immune boost can last for several days or even up to a month after a forest visit.
Improved Mental Well-Being: Forest therapy has been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion, while increasing feelings of vigor and general well-being. It can also aid in recovery from trauma and PTSD.
Better Sleep Quality: Studies suggest that forest bathing can improve sleep quality, help regulate circadian rhythms, and increase total sleep time.
Enhanced Cognitive Function: Interacting with nature can improve attention, focus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Pain Reduction: Even viewing nature from a window has been associated with less pain and a faster recovery time in hospital patients.

Our 2026 Commitments

We are making a commitment to offer more experiences in this coming year that open access for more of our community members.

These opportunities will include:

Creating offerings for our aging community who spend most of their days indoors with limited mobility.
Working with our local clubs and organizations to bring our micro-experiences for children to a larger number of community members regardless of income.
Offering frequent bilingual walks and micro-experiences in Spanish and English, increasing the number of people able to enjoy the incredible benefits of Forest Therapy.

See our current offerings on our Events Page and reach out to schedule a walk for you or your group.

Make a Donation

Donate to keep these walks accessible to all and help us achieve our 2026 goals of opening up opportunities to an even greater number of participants.

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