Forest Bathing

See the Rachel Carson trail and nature in a whole new way.
  • WhenJul 07, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM (America/New_York / UTC-400)
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  • Contact Phone412-377-8364
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Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy will offer Intro. to Forest Bathing with Doug Jones, Ph.D along the beautiful Crouse Run Nature Reserve, right along the Rachel Carson Trail.

  • Monday, July 7th, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
  • We will meet at the lower parking lot of Mineo’s Pizza (2684 Wildwood Rd, Allison Park) 
  • Hiking poles are recommended.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Limit 15 people.

Doug is an experienced guide, trained and certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Please wear appropriate clothing including water shoes or shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Forest Bathing is the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) a leisurely, sensory-based walk in the woods, where we concentrate on the sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; instead, this walk is about absorbing the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about repairing and nurturing our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. Join us to experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. Who knows what surprises nature may have in store? There are no requirements—just come as you are. 

Doug earned his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Before launching his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks to remain in service to others and nature. The experiences during a Forest Therapy walk allow participants to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves and others. The ANFT motto is: "The forest is the therapist; the guide opens the doors.” Dr. Jones has guided over 100 walks in Pittsburgh and Northwestern Michigan.

Fee for the program is $26 and pre-registration is required. Please visit: https://my.rachelcarsontrails.org/events  to register by July 2th. For more information email kganster@verizon.net or 412-377-8364.