FOREST BATHING

Forest Bathing

Observe Nature & Breathe Deeply

Parks Don't Just Happen (Part I)

By Jessica Burke • March 26, 2025

Learning from Our Park's History. This series of Parks Don't Just Happen will use Friends' Archive to further advocate for parks!

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WAITLIST IS OPEN ---- FREE EVENT - Pre-registration is Required

Forest Bathing in Crocheron Park

Instructor: Linda Lombardo

Sunday, April 27th at 10 am

Certified as a forest therapy guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), Linda Lombardo has led over 250 walks in the past five years. She became the first certified Forest Therapy guide on Long Island, NY, in 2017, partnering with local arboretums and preserves to offer unique experiences. Additionally, Linda is a Master Naturalist certified by Quality Parks and has over 20 years of experience as a life coach through the Coaches Training Institute. She blends her coaching with nature, creating transformative "wild heart" experiences.

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest bathing, a blend of fitness and mindfulness, began in Japan in the 1980s as shinrin-yoku, meaning "forest bathing" or "taking in the forest atmosphere." It was created to help people disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. The practice quickly became popular, and by the 1990s, researchers confirmed its health benefits.Though Japan popularized shinrin-yoku, many cultures have long understood that spending time in nature is good for health.

Forest Bathing (4/27)

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Pre-register for Forest Bathing with Linda Lombardo! Space is limited. Please pre-register soon, we will contact everyone to confirm your participation and will move to the waitlist if you do not confirm.

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For this special event, we are only allowing one sign up per person/email. Also, only adults (16 years +) are allowed to attend. Young adults may be premitted, but require prior approval is required, please contact us to get through friendsofcrocheron@gmail.com to inqure or with any questions.

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Bayside, NY 11361

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