Wildlands Conservancy – Bike & Boat: Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery

Wildlands Conservancy – Bike & Boat: Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery
In collaboration with Stacey Vinci, LMFT - Reconnect with nature and yourself through a unique, full-sensory experience that blends movement, mindfulness, and the healing power of the outdoors.
This free wellness program invites participants on a 7-mile paddle and 7-mile bike ride along the Lehigh River and D&L Trail, guided by nature-based therapeutic practices including forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku.
Led in partnership with Stacey Vinci, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified forest bathing guide, this program is designed to support emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Program Highlights:
- Begin at Sand Island in Bethlehem with a warm welcome and reflective forest bathing prompts
- Paddle 7 miles down the Lehigh River to Wildlands’ conserved Freeman’s Island
- Pause for lunch (please bring your own) and a short guided forest bathing activity
- Learn about Wildlands’ conservation work on and around Freeman’s Island
- Bike 7 miles back to Sand Island via the scenic D&L Trail
Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.
Event is free; please pre-register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/327.