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Urban Forest Therapy, St. Louis, MO (2025)

09/24/2025

One of my favorite things about autumn is collecting and curating the perfect collection of nature treasures! Is it just me? Am I the only one who comes home with pockets full of acorns, leafs and sticks? What’s your favorite thing about fall?

09/23/2025

🍁Golden September Morning Forest Bathing in the Garden

📆 Sat, Sept 27
⏰ 10am - 12pm
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🎟️ $35

If you’ve been craving a pause or a way to mark the official start of fall, this Forest Bathing walk is for you.

Golden September mornings have a glow all their own ✨

Late blooms, crisp air, and that tinge of color shift beginning to unfurl.

This walk is a chance to slow down, connect, and fully step into autumn. 🌿

This isn’t a hike - it’s a sensory journey designed to help you breathe, notice, and ground yourself as we move into the season ahead.

Spots are limited- Comment GOLDEN for the link to reserve yours.

09/22/2025

Happy Autumn Equinox! It’s is the one day of the year where light and dark balance equally. ✨  It’s nature’s built-in reminder that we get to reset, re-balance, and choose how we want to move through the months ahead. 
If I were going to reset my pace for autumn, here are 8 things I’d focus on:  🌿 Small rituals that mark the season’s shift  🌿 Slow Sundays instead of rushing weekends  🌿 Nervous system care so my body can keep up with life  🌿 White space on the calendar, not just filled squares  🌿 Syncing with the moon — intention at the new, release at the full …and more (swipe to see them all 🍂). 
This is exactly why I created Autumn Rhythm Reset, it’s a 4-week women’s circle with guided forest bathing, community, and a closing bonfire under the stars. 
We begin beneath October’s Harvest Moon 🌕 a time of gathering and letting go.  And we close beneath November’s Supermoon 🌕 celebrating what we’ve reclaimed and carrying those rhythms forward into the winter season. 
💛 If the Equinox has you craving balance too, Comment or DM me the word RESET and I’ll send you the link to learn more.

Spots are limited for this and I expect them to fill up quickly so if you feel called to this space… DM me with any questions🍁

09/17/2025

🍂 Equinox Forest Bathing at 🌿 
The Autumn Equinox is a beautiful threshold 🍁 equal parts light and dark, warmth and cool, bloom and fade.

It’s nature’s reminder to pause, take a breath, and prepare for the slower rhythm of fall. 
This guided Forest Bathing experience is an invitation to step away from the rush, tune into the season’s shift, and let the forest help you settle into a slower rhythm.

Together we’ll walk slowly, notice deeply, and practice presence in the changing light of September. 
✨ The equinox is more than a calendar marker, it’s a chance to align with balance, to prepare ourselves for the season ahead, and to carry that fall rhythm into daily life. 
If you’ve been craving a pause, or longing for a reset before the year’s end picks up speed, this is for you.  📍 The Nature Institute, Godfrey, IL 📅 Sunday, Sept 21 | 9:30–12:00 🎟️ $35 per participant-
Open to just 20 participants - save your spot before they’re gone!

🔗 Comment EQUINOX for the link to sign up

Here’s what people have to say about their experiences at my Guided Forest Bathing walks:
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “With Jess’ guidance, I felt less anxiety, more grounded, peaceful, and connected. It was very relaxing and brought me back to my connection with Earth.”  - Anissa 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I’ve been so stressed at work, and this came at just the right time. My head feels clear, and I can go back with new focus. Jess helped me feel grateful for what’s often overlooked.”  -Kellen V. 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved the connection with women that Jess created. It gave me connection to myself, to nature, and to other women. Clearly I needed it.” - Tiffany H.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I came seeking peace, and Jess exceeded every expectation. I didn’t know what to anticipate, but the experience brought such calm. Jess created exactly what I needed.” - Pam V.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Honestly, this has been my favorite adult experience for myself. Forest Bathing with Jess connected me back with my inner child - it made me smile and feel completely at ease.”
-Chelsea S.

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 🌾 Ready to step into the fall rhythm? Comment EQUINOX to get the link to join us. 🍁

09/16/2025

Still riding the high from this morning’s segment 🌿✨ 
Not gonna lie, I was a little nervous heading into it… but once we started talking about the ways nature helps us slow down, breathe, and reset before the holiday rush, it felt like such a joy to share! 
We chatted about the simple practice of forest bathing, the benefits of moving at nature’s pace, and some of the beautiful events I’ve got coming up this fall. 
🎨 If you’re curious and want just a taste, join me this Sunday for a free collab with the where we’ll blend nature connection with art and creativity for their newest exhibition: Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection

🎟️ FREE - but registration is requested - Comment KEMPER for the link!  
🌳 Or, if you’re ready for the full experience, come to in Godfrey, IL for Edge of Autumn: Equinox Forest Bathing- a spacious, restorative session to mark the season’s turning.
 🎟️$35 per participant (includes 2 hr Guided Forest Bathing Experience + tea!) - Comment EQUINOX for the link to register!  
I’ll share the recording link once it’s live on the site, so you can catch the full conversation there!

See you in the woods, Jess 🍂

08/01/2025

If you read my last post about the things I’m no longer chasing, you’ll recognize the spirit of this guide.   It’s one small way I’m choosing softness over striving. 
After a few unexpectedly hard weeks, I realized I needed a simple, visual reminder to help me slow down and come back to myself.   So I made myself what I’m calling the “Slow Summer Field Guide” to print out and keep as a reminder to myself.   It’s a one-page printable filled with small, sensory invitations to ground, soften, and reconnect.

I didn’t set out to make a printable. 
Honestly, I was just trying to feel better after a hard stretch. 
I started noticing the tiny things that were working.  A barefoot moment in the grass.  Cloud watching instead of doomscrolling.  Letting my to-do list go untouched (on purpose). 
These small pauses became practices… and eventually, they turned into this. 
It’s simple, sweet, and made to meet you right where you are.
 ✨ Want it?  Comment FIELD GUIDE or send me a DM and I’ll send it your way. 
Sometimes healing starts with a piece of paper, a pen, and a few minutes outside. ☀️  💚Jess

07/31/2025

July was a lot.
 I headed into summer feeling strong, like the slow healing I’d been working on all year was finally taking hold.

I was clear, energized, and hopeful.

Then, seemingly overnight, I was knocked flat.

A Crohn’s flare-up, triggered by iron infusions I thought would help, took me out in a way I wasn’t expecting.

That’s the thing about chronic illness… it can humble you fast.

One day you’re planning workouts, organizing closets, dreaming big… and the next, you’re back to basics.

Breaking down, breathing through it… remembering what actually matters.

But honestly? Even if you don’t have a chronic illness, this season of humanity, this world we’re all living in, is heavy.

The pressure is real.

Mentally, emotionally, relationally, globally.

And I know I’m not the only one feeling it. 💔 
Somewhere in the middle of July, after a Crohn’s flare-up, a few days of frustration, and a lot of unplanned rest, I started to notice what I was still trying to chase, even as my body was clearly asking me not to. 
So I paused.  I sat with it.  And I made a list.
 These are things I’m no longer chasing.  Not because I’ve mastered anything. Not because I’ve “healed” them all.  But because I’m learning to notice the difference between pressure and desire.  Between proving and being.  Between force and flow. 
This post is a declaration to myself- a nervous system love note.  But maybe it’s a mirror for you, too.

If something in you is whispering “I don’t want to live that way anymore,” this is your permission to lay it down. 
Your rest doesn’t have to be earned.  Your worth isn’t measured in busyness.  And the trees? They don’t hustle for sunlight. They just receive it. 
Let this land if it needs to.  And if you feel called, share a line in the comments - something you’re ready to stop chasing, too. 🌿

This post and visual format was inspired by a post I saw from . Their honesty and aesthetic stuck with me and reminded me that letting go can be its own kind of medicine.

These are the things I’m releasing right now. 🕊️

07/25/2025

Well hello new friends! 🌿
 I’m so glad you’re here.

I’ve been on a little social media break (as I usually am in July), but last week I got a text from an old friend saying: “Jess! I saw you on TikTok!”

Which was a surprise… because I’m not on TikTok. 😅
 Turns out I was featured on the new account- which is probably how you found me 🎉🥳

If so: welcome!

Social media can be tricky for someone whose whole job is about helping people put down their phones and go outside.
 But I do my best to share helpful, grounded content here about slowing down, coming back to yourself, and healing through connection with nature, with your body, and with your life.

If that speaks to you, I’d love for us to stay connected!
 The best way? My micro-newsletter, The Nature Brief 🌿

It’s a 5 min or less read, where each week I share a simple nature connection invitation and keep you in the loop on upcoming Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy events.

Comment with your favorite nature emoji 🐿️🌳🦋 and I’ll send you the link!

Speaking of… fall events are headed to the website soon (and honestly, FALL CAN’T COME SOON ENOUGH because St. Louis is basically a sweaty armpit right now 🥵🍂).

Grateful to be in your feed. 💚

05/29/2025

What if slowing down was the first step toward real climate action?

Join me for a mindful morning in nature that supports both your well-being and the planet. 🌎🌿

I’m so excited to be collaborating with for this year’s Green Living Festival!

I’ll guiding a special Forest Bathing session at 9:00 AM, thanks to sponsorship - this one’s super affordable! 🐢💚

We’ll move slowly through the early morning light, engage our senses, and connect with nature in a way that’s been shown to reduce stress, boost focus, and even encourage more sustainable habits.

🗓️ Saturday, June 8
⏰ 9–11 AM: Nature’s Path to green Living Forest Bathing in the Garden
🎟️ $15 - Super Low cost thanks to !

🎤 12:15 PM: My talk “Slowing Down to Take Action — The Role of Nature Connection in Green Living”

Come for the walk, stay for the festival!

There’ll be interactive booths, speakers, and all kinds of ways to learn and connect around green living. 💫

Tag a friend who could use a morning like this — I’d love to see you there!

🎟️ Comment with your favorite green emoji 💚🍀🌲🐢🌿🌱and I’ll send you the link to sign up for this exclusive Forest Bathing Session!

These tickets are sure to move fast - better jump on it! 🐸

05/08/2025

✨ Restore in Nature: A Day Retreat for Educators & School Professionals

🗓️ Saturday, May 31
🕰️ 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Babler State Park, Wildwood MO
🥗 Lunch Included

I’m so excited to be co-creating this restorative experience with Ellen Tanner of — a trauma-aware facilitator and advocate for helping professionals navigating burnout, overwhelm, and deep care fatigue.

Together, we’re offering something just for educators — the ones who hold it all together, give so much to everyone else, and rarely get the space to just be.

This isn’t a training.

It’s a reset.

A gentle, nature-based day retreat designed to help you exhale, regulate your nervous system, and release the emotional weight of the school year — so you can step into summer feeling lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

🌿 Includes:�
✔️ 90 min Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy (Jess)

✔️ 90 min Nervous System & Storytelling Reset (Ellen )

✔️ Nourishing lunch + gentle community connection

🎁 Know a teacher who could use this?

Looking for a meaningful gift for end of year or teacher appreciation week?

👉 We offer a printable or email gift certificate — perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or a heartfelt end-of-year thank-you.

🎟️ Save $20 with Early Bird pricing through 5/15

Limited to just 18 people!

Comment or DM “RESET” for the link to learn more!

05/07/2025

Tag a teacher you love. 💚
 Nature has so much to teach us — about cycles, rest, resilience, and letting go.

But it only speaks if we slow down long enough to listen.

This week, I created a carousel of gentle nature notes just for educators — because teachers are some of the most generous, powerful, and under-supported humans I know. 
If you’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes, this one’s for you.

And if you love a teacher who could use these reminders — or a deeper reset — consider gifting them a spot in Restore in Nature, a day retreat designed to help educators exhale, reconnect, and step into summer feeling lighter.

✨ It’s the kind of support you can feel.
 📍 May 31 at Babler State Park

🎁 Printable gift certificates available.
 Comment RESET for the link to learn more. Limited to 18 participants!

05/06/2025

This morning’s walk with my son and our pup gave me everything I needed—sunlight, flowers, connection, and a big boost of endorphins + oxytocin.

It was only 20 minutes, but being outside together shifted my whole energy for the day. Just goes to show: you don’t need hours in the woods to feel the benefits.

Hope you’ve had a chance to step outside today—even for a few breaths. I

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