Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Hello, thank your for your interest in U of I Extension's Nature Wellness Walk. Registration for the May walk is now closed, but please visit https://extension.illinois.edu/cook/events to register for our June walk. Thank you!

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to improved mental and physical health. A beautiful tea ceremony will be conducted after the walk. These walks are designed for those 18 and older.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 16th from 10 a.m. to Noon

Location: Thatcher Woods
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave

River Forest, IL 60305

Please come to the side that says Trailside Museum

Please contact Sophia Ottomanelli at ottoman2@illinois.edu or Leilah Siegel at lmcnabb@illinois.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the event coordinator. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.

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