Take a peaceful walk after dark along the trails at The Morton Arboretum. A walk in the woods becomes even more special at nighttime. As your eyes adjust to the dark, the sounds of nature come alive: the breeze through the trees, the hum of insects, and soft footsteps along wood-chipped trails.
This guided hike will provide a walking meditation, beginning with a gentle invitation to awaken your senses. Then enjoy the silence and space for contemplation in a safe, wooded environment as you move at a gentle pace along the trail.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Retta Hennessy, certified forest therapy guide
Age: 16 and older
Course number: WELL046
Instructor
Retta Hennessy, certified forest therapy guide
Retta Hennessy is a certified forest therapy guide, completing her training at The Morton Arboretum in 2017. She has been on staff at The Morton Arboretum as a program assistant in the Children’s Garden since 2008. She is a long-time early childhood educator with a master’s in education; she is also a master naturalist. The Arboretum has enabled her to share a love of teaching and nature with people of all ages. She believes the Arboretum provides a path for everyone to experience the beauty and healing opportunities that nature offers.
What to Know
This program is held outdoors in the dark.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Plan to walk up to two miles on wood-chipped trails.
Program Schedule
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (Parking Lot 21), West Side
