Nurtured by Nature Forest Therapy

01/30/2026

Come forth into the light of things. Let Nature be your teacher. - William Wordsworth

12/22/2025

"After the longest night, today we sing up the dawn. There is a rejoicing that, even in the darkest time, the sun is not vanquished" - Dacha Avelin

Bright sunshine, long shadows, shades of silver and brown bark, crunchy, sparkly snow, warm tea, and crisp, cold air. We didn't rush but instead meandered through meadow and forest, playing with the balance between day and night, light and dark, growing and slowing. We explored the sights and sounds of the more-than-human world, slowing down in the winter woods to refresh, reflect, and reset. There were twelve who quietly listened and shared their hearts, including the forest who so graciously welcomed and embraced us. Feeling grateful for our Oakland County Parks, for the sunlight, for winter, and for the restorative practice of forest bathing.

12/20/2025

The solstice marks the beginning of winter and the start of longer daylight hours. Come reflect, refresh, and reset as we explore the forest and meadows with the guided practice of forest bathing. For more information or to register. https://bit.ly/4pdmD2T
Preregistration required.

On Wintering - https://wix.to/SjyEGuj

12/15/2025

It’s that time of year. Winter has arrived, bringing with it moments for reflection and self-discovery. Explore how welcoming winter can bring peace and warmth to our lives. Snow or no snow, let's embark on a forest therapy walk this Sunday to celebrate the winter solstice and the return of the light. Preregistration required here: https://bit.ly/4pdmD2T

Read blog post on Wintering here: https://wix.to/SjyEGuj

12/15/2025

12/09/2025

Looking forward to welcoming winter with a guided forest bathing session on the winter solstice. Come be refreshed. "Winter is a season of recovery and preparation." - Paul Theroux

Join us Dec. 21 at Lyon Oaks County Park for a slow, meditative celebration of the advent of winter. 🌞❄️

Nurtured by Nature Forest Therapy will lead an outdoor walk to mark the longest night of the year and the return of the light. Disconnect from daily demands and enter into a deep connection with nature.

This program is suitable for adults. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration required. Registration is available online here: https://bit.ly/4pdmD2T

11/21/2025

Thankful for the colors and shapes in the natural world that help ground us in this present moment.

11/20/2025

Rest and refresh this winter solstice on a forest therapy walk at Lyon Oaks County Park, blending the slow meditative practice of forest bathing with a celebration of the advent of winter.

Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk
Lyon Oaks County Park, December 21st, 1-2:30 pm
Registration coming soon through Oakland County Parks.


https://www.nurturedbynatureforesttherapy.com/

10/23/2025

When we allow ourselves time and space to slow ourselves down and really notice the nature which surrounds us, we not only emulate the child, we are the child. Our inside selves experience connection and relationship with the natural world of which we are integral. There is so much we can learn from the children in our lives, not the least of which is how to slow down and feel the connection which already exists between us and the more-than-human world.

When we immerse ourselves in nature in the present moment, we are connected through our heart sense to our child within. On forest therapy walks I guide, participants often share memories of time spent as children in nature. Many comment how they have not slowed themselves down to sense nature caref...

10/21/2025

Shinrin-Yoku, which translates as 'forest bathing, originated in the 1980s in Japan as a way to promote the health benefits of exposure to natural environments and to increase support for conservation. Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku and practiced worldwide, Forest Therapy is a slow meditative walk in a natural setting following a standard sequence of elements and held with the assistance of a guide trained to facilitate the participant’s focused attention to their sensory experience. Science has shown that physical and mental health benefits of one guided forest therapy experience can last up to seven days.

For more information about forest therapy, check out: https://www.nurturedbynatureforesttherapy.com/about

10/16/2025

Thinking about this somewhat sketchy and somehow beautiful bridge I crossed while in the forest one day. Today's blog entry - Bridges to Being.

Shinrin-Yoku, which translates as forest bathing, originated in the 1980s in Japan as a way to promote the health benefits of exposure to natural environments. Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku and practiced worldwide, Forest Therapy offers a slow meditative walk in a natural setting where participants exper...