InTune With Nature

01/22/2026

Two great upcoming forest bathing programs! Dress warm and join me outside! There will be a fire, hot drinks, and warm-up time inside as needed.
I'd love to see you there!

01/19/2026

It's cold and snowy but there's still so much joy to find in nature!

Here are a few upcoming public programs that will get you outside and seeing winter in a new light!

RIVER TRAIL NATURE CENTER, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for programs, Call 847-824-8360
Forest Bathing: Healing Trees

Sunday, January 25th, 1-3pm
Learn about and experience forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, which is a form of therapeutic relaxation in which your senses are immersed in nature to relax, heighten awareness, and form a deeper connection to nature. Free. Audience: Ages 13 & up

Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
Monday, February 2nd, 7-9pm
The energy of the moon is powerful, inspiring, and associated with feminine energy. This evening program will focus on the theme of that month’s full moon, setting intentions, and connecting with nature and each other. Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Cost: $10/person. Audience: 18 & up
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CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Call 847-381-6592

Forest Bathing - Winter Walk
of the Four Seasons Walk Series
Sunday, February 1st, 1-3pm
Learn about and experience forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, which is a form of therapeutic relaxation in which your senses are immersed in nature to relax, heighten awareness, and form a deeper connection to nature. Forest bathing on the same trail each season allows participants to see and experience how the forest changes with the seasons. Free.

01/05/2026

“The data is powerful,” says Dr. Michelle Loy, an integrative health specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “Increasing exposure to green spaces is associated with significant physical, emotional, and cognitive health benefits. What other ‘pill’ does all this and without side effects?”

An integrative medicine specialist explains the physical and mental benefits of forest bathing and how to get them — even if you live in a city.

01/05/2026

Due to "unforeseen circumstances" (I was and still am stranded in the Caribbean), this program has been rescheduled to Sunday January 25th. See below for details and how to register.

01/01/2026

“A retreat from the noise of the world. In the forest, you can sometimes feel the presence of something deeper, greater, perhaps something unseen. You just feel at ease.”

A good New Year's resolution is to try forest bathing in 2026!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/go-forest-bathing-japan-kii-peninsula

Gayle Byck

In the country’s Yoshino forests, cedar and cypress have been tended for generations, offering an unmatched setting to experience one of the world’s most restorative wellness therapies.

01/01/2026

“A retreat from the noise of the world. In the forest, you can sometimes feel the presence of something deeper, greater, perhaps something unseen. You just feel at ease.”

A good New Year's resolution is to try forest bathing in 2026!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/go-forest-bathing-japan-kii-peninsula
Gayle Byck

In the country’s Yoshino forests, cedar and cypress have been tended for generations, offering an unmatched setting to experience one of the world’s most restorative wellness therapies.

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.

12/09/2025

Hanukah starts Sunday and Christmas is in 16 days... did you get all your holiday shopping done? Maybe gifting an experience is the way to go this year!

12/05/2025

The December full moon is known as the Cold Moon and that couldn't have been more appropriate for last night! It was a balmy 9 degrees (no wind though!) but 11 tough women still came out for the full moon forest bathing at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington. We moved most of the program inside but still spent time outside - the consensus was that the moonlight and the snow made it a beautiful night! The shadows of the trees on the snow... the crunch of our shoes in the snow... the crackle and warmth of the bonfire... the shining light of the full moon. It was a perfect night to reflect on what we are grateful for from the past year, what intentions we want to set for the coming year, and what we don't want to bring with us into next year.

Dress warm and go outside!
Gayle Byck

11/21/2025

Gayle Byck