Winter Wander Forest Bathing Walk
January 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this fast-paced world, it becomes difficult to take time to pause, breathe, and take in the abundance that nature provides.
Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Stacey Vinci for a slow-paced, sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection at Hildacy Preserve. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach can promote wellness and healing, regulate the nervous system, support the immune system, prevent burnout, and help strengthen our relationship with the natural world.
All walks are invitational, and trauma informed. We’ll end with a tea tasting and light snacks.
About the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified forest therapy guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Stacey has been in practice for 14 years supporting individuals, communities, and family systems in generational healing, growth, and change. Stacey facilitates embodied wellness through somatic, trauma-informed, and nature-based offerings.
The former farm fields at Hildacy have been converted to meadows dominated by native grasses such as big and little bluestem, Indian-grass, and switchgrass. Native grass meadows provide valuable habitat for many bird species that are in decline across their ranges. Eastern Bluebirds, American Kestrels, Indigo Buntings, and Red-shouldered Hawks have all nested at Hildacy in recent years.
Crum Creek, a tributary to the Delaware River, meanders through the preserve. The creek is the leading drinking water source for Delaware County residents and was designated a “Special Protection Stream” by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. With help from volunteers and Pennsylvania’s TreeVitalize program, we have planted hundreds of trees along the edge of Crum Creek to improve water quality. Trees and other plants in this area filter the nutrients and sediments transported by surface and groundwater flowing into the creek. Native trees also provide shade and food that benefit fish and other aquatic species.
In 2001, we completed a renovation to our headquarters, including a large addition to the original farmhouse. Throughout the design and construction process, we were careful to minimize environmental impacts. A geothermal system takes advantage of the earth’s constant temperature to heat and cool the building, while the extensive use of glass and exterior shades allow us to reduce heating costs in the winter and lighting costs year-round.
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- Wear or bring warm-weather clothing (recommend hats, gloves, scarves, etc.).
- Please meet at the red Natural Lands kiosk near the parking lot.
- Some trails may be rocky, please plan accordingly.
- Bring water and snacks for a comfortable hike.
- Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
- Bathrooms will be available.
- If you are sick or feeling unwell, please stay home.
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