Forest Bathing: Sunrise Meditation

EVENT DETAILS

We will practice guided mindfulness throughout our walk and will learn to engage our senses and connect to nature as we practice shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). This program will take place at the Willows, which is located about 2 miles from the main parking lot. Participants will need to drive personal vehicles on the El Camino Viejo Bike Trail (escorted by staff) and stay for the duration of the program.

Please plan to arrive at the Crossing Parking Lot by no later than 9:30am for check-in. The entrance to the preserve will open at 6:00 am. Only registered participants will be admitted (NO WALK-UPS). From there, we will drive about 2 miles (past a locked gate) on the canyon road to The Willows. Program duration includes travel time to and from trailhead.

This event is FREE, but space is limited! Reservations are required and open Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. You can register up to 3 people. Call Wind Wolves Preserve at (661) 858-1115 or email [email protected] for questions or more information.

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Event is subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

• close-toed shoes
• long pants
• layered clothing
• water & snacks
• sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.)

SAFETY

• Remember to bring enough water and snacks for each person in your group (it is recommended you bring 1 liter for every 2 hours of hiking/ person).

• Water bottle refill stations are located at The Crossing and The Willows restroom (depending on your program, you may encounter 1 or both of these restrooms).

• Access to shade will be available (depending on trail/ program) and short breaks will be provided.

• Recognize the symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

This event is free, but please consider a donation to support The Wildlands Conservancy's mission! Donations can be made . All donations go directly to The Wildlands Conservancy and help support free public access, youth education, interpretative programs, and habitat restoration projects! (If you want to directly support the education team, you can click "Outdoor Education at Wind Wolves Preserve" under the "Where it's needed most" button.)

ABOUT US

Wind Wolves Preserve is a 93,000-acre nature preserve located approximately 30 miles south of Bakersfield, and is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC). The preserve is open to the public daily and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, or attend a staff led program, all free of charge.

TWC is a private, non-profit organization that operates more than 25 preserves along the west coast. Our mission is "To preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature." To learn about the Conservancy's guiding principles, ways to get involved, upcoming events at various preserves, and inspire others to protect nature's beauty, visit our website at wildlandsconservancy.org.

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