Share an experience of Forest Bathing at the Conservatory on August 15th from 7 – 8 pm. Roberta Jannsen, a Master Naturalist, Master Gardener and certified in prairie conservation will lead us through a mindful forest bathing experience in the Conservatory showrooms. Experience a gentle walk to help reduce stress and increase immune function.
Register in advance at pdop.org of in person. FREE for Fopcon members; $10 for non-members.
Shinrin yoku, Japanese forest bathing, refers to the practice of immersing all of your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. We will translate this practice into the beauty and peace of Oak Park Conservatory through mindful activities on a gentle walk, without the distractions of any phones or electronics. Please be prepared to walk and sit. We will end with tea and reflections on what you noticed.
Roberta Jannsen, MA is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and recently became certified at the Morton Arboretum in prairie conservation. Since retiring as Executive Director of Executive Education at Loyola University Chicago, she has devoted herself to conservation and helping people connect with nature. She leads Forest Therapy walks for Forest Preserve of Cook County and the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist classes. She and her family owned a farm in NW Indiana for 76 years and it was a large part of her influence. She has lived in Oak Park since 1987, where she has created a pollinator and vegetable garden with her husband, Rocco.
