Join us for a 3 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.🌳

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress and depression. However, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us.🌿

About Smith & Bybee Wetlands

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is a nature reserve between the Columbia Slough and the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. At about 2,000 acres, it is one of the largest urban freshwater wetlands in the United States. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area provides habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including over 100 species of birds, beaver, bald eagles and western painted turtles.🐢

About Your Guide

Bea Yeh (she/they) is a certified forest therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and has been crafting community programs for over a decade. Bea is a certified yoga teacher, mindfulness facilitator, and wilderness adventure guide. Bea is Wilderness First Aid, First Aid, and CPR certified. They hold a MS in Arts Administration and Museum Studies with a specialization in nontraditional learning environments, community focused programs, and healing-centered engagement. She is the proud multiracial child of immigrants and refugees, grateful to call the PNW home for over 20 years, and honored to craft a life at the intersections of art, nature, magic, healing, and revolution.🪷