Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Guided Forest Therapy Walk
IN FLAGLER PERENNIAL GARDEN

Join us for a guided forest therapy walk in the beautiful Flagler Perennial Garden and experience the restorative practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Backed by science, forest bathing supports stress reduction, immune health, and mental clarity—while also offering a rare chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and fully arrive in the present moment. Through gentle walking and guided sensory invitations, you’ll discover beauty and calm in ways that often go unnoticed.

Fees: Member $30, Non-Member $38

All programs are subject to change.

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Register Member $30

Register Non-Member $38

Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Details

Meets in the Atrium of the Robins Visitors Center. Please wear comfortable layers and walking shoes. Bring water and something to sit on; journals welcome. You may wish to wear sunscreen and a hat, and/or bug spray.

Linda Pierce Forest TherapyAbout the Instructor

Linda Pierce has worked professionally in the private and public sectors for years. With a background in finance, over time she’s moved away from numbers and toward organizational and leadership development helping facilitate leadership development and positive cultures in the workplace. Facilitating awareness and growth in both people and organizations is her passion. As a lifelong lover of nature, when she read the book “The Nature Fix” by Florence Williams and learned about forest therapy, she immediately wanted to pursue becoming a certified guide to add an expansion of appreciation and stewardship of nature to her work. She became certified with ANFT in 2019 and obtained certification through INFTA in 2025. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid.

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