the earth is always holding us: spring forest bathing for challenging times

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Forest Glen Woods | Chicago, IL

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come together with our beloved earth mother and her human and more than human kin for a morning of communion, mindfulness, and resourcing.
About this Event

come bask in the healing balm of nature, community, song, and presence, all the while grounding into the knowing that , come what may, the earth is always holding us. Join FTS certified forest therapist (and LCSW of 20+years) sarah schroeder-lebec for a morning of earth reverance, mindfulness, and rituals of release and renewal as we remember our deep belonging to, and with, nature. the challenging times we find ourselves in call for us to stay rooted in deep gratitude and belonging so we can continue to build the world we long for, woven with our interconnection to the earth and each other!

you can expect guided mindfulness practices that will deepen your connection to nature, opportunities to share your experience with others(optional!), singing (also optional!), some ritual, and a tea ceremony. you may even leave with a sense of respair (the opposite of despair!) and a remembering that your true nature is nature.

forest bathing is derived from the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku, and has myriad proven physical and mental health benefits, and is quite different than just being outdoors (though by all means do that too!!). come try it and feel for yourself!

*this activity will be held rain or shine, so dress appropriately and bring your sense of adventure and wonder! remember jumping in puddles and delighting in mud? if you don't, spring forest bathing is the perfect chance to remind yourself!

*participants need not be physically fit for this activity, but should be comfortable walking on uneven, at times slippery ground in a forest environment and sitting on logs or the ground (or bring a portable chair or stand!).

*this activity, while therapeutic in nature, is not considered therapy.

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Where is it happening?

Forest Glen Woods, 5420 North Forest Glen Avenue, Chicago, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 28.52

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