BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Led by two mental health professionals, we will come together for an immersive nature experience in the beautiful Michaux State Forest (about 2 to 2.5 hours from Baltimore).

PLEASE NOTE:  There is a Mandatory Pre-Trip Zoom Meeting for Preparation on Sunday, April 6th @ 1:00-2:00pm. This meeting will help the backpackers meet each other/leaders and learn important information about the upcoming backpacking trip.

Facilitators will use their experience in nature-informed mental health, to lead participants to unplug and rejuvenate as we hike across the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian trail.

We will introduce several nature-informed wellness practices to enrich your experience of the landscape and include some simple mindfulness activities.

Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Hiking reduces rumination which is associated with anxiety. Just fifteen minutes of walking in the woods generates a 16 percent drop in the stress hormone…