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Informational Websites

Below are a few sites where you may find more information about what forest/nature therapy is, where to find guides and walks in your area (including me!), other nature-based wellness programs and outdoor activity ideas. Click on the logo, text or address to visit the website.

The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs is a global leader in the development & practice of Forest Therapy. Find a guide or upcoming walks (via Zoom or in-person); learn more about forest bathing or about training to become a certified forest therapy guide.

natureandforesttherapy.earth

The Morton Arboretum is located in the Chicago suburb of Lisle and sits on 1,700 acres with 222,000 specimens of 4,650 types of plants. Among the many programs that they offer are ones for health and wellness, including forest bathing walks year-round..

mortonarb.org

The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the world's great living museums and horticulture science and education centers. Information about forest bathing walks at the garden may be found under "Adult Education - Wellness and Fitness"

chicagobotanic.org

The University of Illinois' Landscape and Human Health Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research lab dedicated to studying the relationship between human health and greenspace. Link to past and current research, media articles and links to other sites.

lhhl.illinois.edu

At Forest Bathing Finder, site visitors may search for walks, guides .and venues by date and location. It also offers member guides a platform for their services. There is information about forest bathing as well as suggested books, member and guest blog entries and videos.

forestbathingfinder.com

The Conservation Foundation is a land & river protection non-profit. Here you will find earth-friendly advice for your yard and community. Their Nature Rx initiatives include partnerships, education & programs promoting nature-based wellness activities.

theconservationfoundation.org

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for US landscape architects. This site includes articles on things such as health & design, sustainability, climate change, green infrastructure and more.

asla.org

The National Wildlife Federation’s GREENHOUR encourages kids of ALL AGES to spend time in nature every day, “discovering our beautiful world and the wonders of nature”. Their activities page offers a wide range of things to do.

thegreenhour.org/activity

L.L. Bean is a great advocate for natural areas and promotes the benefits of getting outside in addition to sells gear for experiencing the outdoors, the company Their activity page offers a wide range of ideas for things to do outside, including forest bathing.

L.L.Bean - Get Outside Guide

The National Park Service is "entrusted with the care of our national parks" which offer so many places where one may connect with nature. The website offers a wide range of resources and links in the "Healthy Parks Healthy People" section.

NPS Healthy Parks Healthy People

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The Therapeutic Landscapes Network "is a knowledge base and gathering space about healing gardens, restorative landscapes, and other green spaces that promote health and well-being." The website offers a variety of resources.

healinglandscapes.org

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