Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

According to the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy, forest therapy, also known as forest bathing, promotes healing and wellness through nature immersion. Research shows it can have both physical and mental health benefits. Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest offers “wellness walks” several times Mind & Body a year and yoga monthly, and other nature centers and sites have restorative events like yoga and mindfulness walks, too. For a self- guided wellness walk, naturalist Irene Flebbe says to “to find a nice trail, dress comfortably, turn off your phone, walk slowly and take your time, and breathe deeply.” 22 22 Central Zone Explore what’s wild and wonderful.