Forest Bathing Saunters

Slow down. Breathe deeply. Immerse yourself in Nature. 

Join ANFT-certified Nature Therapy Guide Sylke Laine for a 90-minute mindful saunter, designed to help you tune out the noise of daily life and return to your senses. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), these guided walks invite you to notice, wander, and connect withnature in simple but powerful ways.

Benefits of this unique blend of mindfulness and nature include stress reduction, a boosted immune system, and attention restoration. Each outing is a unique 1.5-hour journey, amplifying the season’s themes and maximizing the session’s restorative effects. You don’t need any special gear or fitness level, just a willingness to slow down and receive what the forest offers you that day. Expect to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more deeply connected to yourself and the natural world.

Registration closes 24 hours before each outing. TO SIGN UP: Register online at www.missoulaparks.org/register and click on the Active Adults link or call 406-721-PARK (7275). 

DATE & TIME EVENT & LOCATION ACTIVITY

Mar. 21: 2 – 3:30 pm Spring Equinox at Tower Street

Apr. 18: 5 – 6:30 pm New Moon & Near Lyrid Meteor Shower at Maclay Flats

May 17:  2 – 3:30 pm New Moon at Lincoln Hills

June 21: 9 – 10:30 am Summer Solstice at Waterworks Hill/Peace Park

July 29: 5 – 6:30 pm Full Moon at Tower Street

August 15: 9 – 10:30 pm New Moon-ish at Greenough Park (meet at the Pavilion)

Sept. 22 5 – 6:30 pm Fall Equinox at Lincoln Hills Trailhead