Author Talk – Wild Walking: A Guide to Forest Bathing through the Seasons

Join Capital Nature co-founder Ana Ka’ahanui for a talk with local author, naturalist, certified forest bathing guide and Capital Nature advisor Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie will talk about her newly released book, Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons, sharing a brief history and description of forest bathing and its many health benefits. Melanie will be joined by other DC-area guides as they describe the special joys and opportunities for forest bathing in the DMV during the summer months.

Wild Walking is the re-release of Melanie’s original book The Joy of Forest Bathing, complete with updated design and illustrations. The new edition is available on Amazon and at Politics & Prose as of June 4th. Hear Melanie on the health benefits of forest bathing during a recent Pensacola NPR affiliate story and interview. You can learn more about DC-area forest bathing and sign up for an upcoming walk with Ana and other area certified guides here.