Friends of the Forest Preserves

Escape the stresses of urban and suburban life for a couple of hours on the Linne Woods trails. Experience the beauty and peace of nature with all your senses in a walking meditation called Forest Bathing.

Benefits of Forest Bathing

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Lifts mood

• Boosts attention

• Sparks creativity

Difficulty level: Easy-Moderate walking pace; no experience necessary.

Parking & Meet Up Spot: We will meet at the parking lot, near the restrooms. Enter the parking area from Dempster St. just west of Harrer Park.

What to bring/wear: Water, sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, hat.

Patricia O’Donnell will be your guide. Patricia is a birder, volunteer Piping Plover monitor, nature enthusiast, ecological restoration volunteer, and FOTFP Trailblazers volunteer.

This event is free, but please register to secure your spot. If you have any questions about this walk or the Trailblazers Walking Series, contact Sydney Armstead, Engagement Program Manager, at sydney@fotfp.org.