Nature Rx | Moments of Gratitude

Program Description

Join us for a 90-minute Nature Rx experience exploring how slowing down and paying attention to the little things can help cultivate gratitude in our everyday lives.

We'll begin indoors with a brief introduction to the science of gratitude and its benefits for well-being. Then, we'll venture outdoors to engage our senses, look a little closer, and discover the tiny wonders of nature that often go unnoticed. We'll return indoors for reflection and explore simple ways to bring these micro moments of gratitude into our daily lives.

What You'll Gain

• Discover how practicing gratitude can support emotional well-being and resilience.
• Experience the benefits of slowing down and connecting with nature.
• Practice mindful awareness by noticing nature's smallest details.
• Learn simple ways to recognize and appreciate micro moments of gratitude in everyday life.
• Leave with practical tools for cultivating gratitude beyond the session.

Event Details

Parking/Directions: This event will take place in November Lodge at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (3675 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264).

Upon arrival, follow the signs to the main parking lot. Then follow the signs to walk to November Lodge. Limited mobility parking is available closer to the facility by following the drive left after entering campus.

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Accessibility: Limited Mobility parking is available close to November Lodge. Walking paths are paved.

Experience Level: No previous mindfulness experience necessary

Cancellation Policy: In the case of severe weather (lightning, hail, heavy snow, storms, etc.) or unforeseen circumstances (staffing, park closures, etc.), we will cancel or postpone. Participants will be notified of any event changes via email as soon as possible.

This event is part of the Nature Rx program. For more details on the program, please visit .

About Shannon Speaks:

Shannon Speaks, LISW-S, is a therapist, coach, and certified mindfulness teacher who draws on mindfulness, self-compassion, neuroscience, and nature-based experiences to help people cultivate resilience and well-being.

As the founder of Nourish C&C, Shannon supports caregivers and professionals working in high-stress environments, helping them care for themselves while caring for others. She also provides therapeutic support to individuals navigating grief and loss through Kelly’s Grief Center.

Shannon serves as a Nature Rx provider through the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where she brings her love of mindfulness, self-compassion, and nature together to gently invite us all back to the possibility of the present moment.

To learn more, please visit www.nourishcc.com.

Photo courtesy of Shannon Speaks.