Event Details:
Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Blue Heron Preserve

Leader: Alyson Wakeen, Forest Bathing Practitioner

Join us for a peaceful and restorative evening at Blue Heron Preserve, a signature park of Western Reserve Land Conservancy known for its quiet ponds, abundant wildlife, and scenic trails. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, you'll be invited to slow down and experience the landscape in a more intentional way. With a brief presentation on carbon credits, we will discuss our relationship as human beings with trees and our environment.

Guided by forest bathing practitioner Alyson Wakeen, this immersive experience will include gentle meditations, mindful meandering, and opportunities for quiet reflection and connection with others. Rather than a traditional hike, this is a chance to move slowly, engage your senses, and deepen your relationship with the natural world.

Tea and light snacks will be provided. Please bring a meditation cushion or yoga mat, water, and wear closed-toe shoes. We will walk approximately one mile on gravel trails, so dress for the weather and come prepared for the conditions.

About the Leader

Alyson Wakeen is a certified shinrin yoku (forest bathing) practitioner and the founder of Cambium, a nature-based wellness company focused on helping people reconnect with themselves and the natural world. With a background in wildlife biology and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources from West Virginia University, Alyson brings both scientific knowledge and a deep reverence for nature to her work. She holds certifications in interpretive guiding, forest bathing, and meditation facilitation, and has experience spanning avian research, stormwater management, and community engagement. Through her thoughtfully guided experiences, Alyson creates welcoming spaces where nature becomes a partner in reflection, restoration, and connection.

Advanced registration is required.
Fee: $15
Location: Blue Heron Preserve, 14757 Ravenna Road, Burton, OH 44021
LIMIT: 15

PLEASE NOTE: You may be photographed or recorded by the Western Reserve Land Conservancy during this event. Your image or words may be used in materials prepared by or for the Land Conservancy, including marketing related materials.

Register below. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.