InTune With Nature

04/22/2026

"Across this large international sample, we found that people who felt more connected to nature consistently reported higher levels of well-being and mindfulness. This was true not just for feeling satisfied with life but also for deeper aspects of flourishing, such as having a sense of direction and meaning"

Today, on Earth Day, it is important to think about how critical nature is to our well-being.

Gayle Byck

Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.

03/31/2026

"Reconnecting with nature is like resetting your brain."


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wHq6yY2CI
Gayle Byck

Forest Bathing is the Japanese art of creating healing experiences in nature for yourself and your loved ones. Visit the link for a course on Shinrin-yoku / ...

03/24/2026

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03/24/2026

Researchers find that being in nature creates more positive emotions and reduces negative emotions. They also found that Mom is always right! :)

"You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times — fresh air and sunshine; it’s the cure for most anything."

https://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2026/march/03242026-contreras-vidal-nature-brain.php

Gayle Byck

New University of Houston research shows exposure to nature is associated with reduced negative emotions and improved emotional well-being, with implications for urban design and public health.

03/20/2026

03/16/2026

Forest bathing can help you change your perspective.

Want to try it?

Gayle Byck

03/15/2026

The forecast for Thursday is looking dry and warmer! Perfect time to give forest bathing a try! We may even see this beauty! Call Caldwell Woods at (773) 758-8899 to register.

Gayle Byck

03/12/2026

"Consistent findings across EEG, fMRI/MRI, and fNIRS studies indicate that nature exposure reduces neural signatures of stress, enhances attentional control, and promotes emotional regulation in healthy populations. These neurophysiological patterns mirror those observed in meditative states, suggesting that natural environments may act as spontaneous regulators of the nervous system, promoting calm awareness and self-regulation."

In simple terms: this is more proof that spending time in nature is good for you!

When are you going to try it?

Gayle Byck

03/02/2026

Call 773-758-8899 to register!

Gayle Byck

02/26/2026

Give yourself the gift of experiencing mindfulness in nature.


Gayle Byck

02/03/2026

The aptly named February full moon, the Snow Moon, did not disappoint! It was beautiful to see in the sky, between the trees, at River Trail Nature Center. A great group of women embraced the moon’s energy, the beauty of the night forest, the sense of community created - and, of course, the howling at the moon!

The Snow Moon is all about the stillness, quiet, sense of renewal and hope. Stillness does not mean inactivity. What are the plants doing under the snowy surface? Beneath the ground, life is quietly preparing for rebirth. The Snow Moon invites us to slow down, turn inward, and honor the unseen work happening within ourselves. It offers clarity about what you are ready to leave behind before new growth begins.… It shows us that sometimes change happens quietly underneath the surface.

Gayle Byck

12/17/2025

Forest Bathing: Healing Trees
Sunday, January 4 at 1:30pm

Experience the beauty of nature and soak in its health benefits with this calming immersion in the woods. This meditative session will be led by Gayle Byck of InTune With Nature.

Ages 13 & up.
Registration is required - call 847-824-8360 to register.