Join us for a Community Hike at Powell Butte Nature Park! We will explore native plants and a variety of embodied nature practices on this 4.5 mile loop that includes meadows and forests.🌳

Who are your guides?

Bea Yeh (she/they) and Jai Lawrence (she/they). Bea is a certified forest therapy guide, yoga instructor, and outdoor adventure guide with many years of outdoor education experience. Jai is a certified somatic experiencing practitioner with many years of outdoor education experience. We are both creative plant people honored to bring programs to the community to foster a more just & caring world.🌿

Monthly Community Hikes

Come walk with us at Powell Butte Nature Park for a Monthly Community Hike. Move through forest and meadow, watch the seasons change, and connect with others who care for the Land. A nourishing way to stay active, grounded, and inspired all year long.✨

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Join us for a 2 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Meet: parking lot
Cost: free
Ages: 10 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy 
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15. 

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Join us for a 2 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Meet: parking lot
Cost: free
Ages: 10 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy 
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15. 

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Deep in the forest atop Portland’s Scouters Mountain, shadows gather and whispers drift through the trees. For one time only, this mountain becomes the haunted stage for an unforgettable live Dungeons & Dragons experience.

Local voice actors transform into characters of mystery and dread, guiding you through a chilling alumni reunion where long-buried secrets claw their way back to the surface. The audience won’t just watch - you’ll help shape the twists of fate!

Rituals awaken. Darkness stirs. And every choice brings you closer to the unknown. Will you uncover the truth of Hemlock Dael… or simply hope to survive 'til the end?

Space is limited - secure your ticket for this spine-tingling adventure before it vanishes into the forest.

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Join us for a 2 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Meet: parking lot
Cost: free
Ages: 10 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy 
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15. 

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Breathe deeply under the canopy, in an ancient forest, and connect to the Land and the Community. This 4 hour program includes forest therapy, lunch, and a reflective letter writing practice. Specially crafted with love for a small group of BIPOC participants. Slow down, connect to your senses, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.🌳

BIPOC-only Programs

BIPOC-only nature programs are vital for creating safe, nurturing spaces where participants can connect with nature and each other without the pressures of navigating dominant culture. Historically, BIPOC communities have been excluded from outdoor spaces, facing barriers and discrimination that limit access to nature. Affinity spaces provide a restorative environment where shared experiences and cultural understanding are honored. By fostering a sense of belonging, these walks help to heal collective wounds, reclaim our relationship with the land, and empower participants to find peace and connection in nature. ✨

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Join us for a 2 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down & explore in an ancient old growth forest home to 500 year old trees. Breathe deeply and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Meet: Happy Creek parking area 
Cost: free; parking fee $5 car/$7 van or bus 
Ages: 10 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy 
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15. 

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Join us for a 2 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Meet: Parking lot near restrooms
Cost: free
Ages: 10 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy 
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15. 

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Join us for a 3 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Blue Lake Regional Park is a park in Fairview and includes about 101-acres near the south shore of the Columbia River in Multnomah County. The lake provides opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. Blue Lake Regional Park includes a wooded area, three ponds, and a wetland; the area is frequented by migrating birds and wildlife. Vegetation includes cottonwoods, willows, and other trees and shrubs as well as wetland plants such as cattails.

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Join us for a Golden Hour BIPOC Hike at Powell Butte Nature Park! We will explore native plants, animals, herbalism, and a variety of embodied nature practices on this 4.5 mile loop that includes meadows and forests.🌳

Who are your guides?

Bea Yeh (she/they) and Jai Lawrence (she/they). Bea is a certified forest therapy guide, yoga instructor, and outdoor adventure guide with many years of outdoor education experience. Jai is a certified somatic experiencing practitioner with many years of outdoor education experience. We are both creative plant people honored to bring programs to the community to foster a more just & caring world. 🌿

BIPOC-only Nature Experiences

BIPOC-only nature experiences are vital for creating safe, nurturing spaces where participants can connect with nature and each other without the pressures of navigating dominant culture. Historically, BIPOC communities have been excluded from outdoor spaces, facing barriers and discrimination that limit access to nature. Affinity spaces like these walks provide a restorative environment where shared experiences and cultural understanding are honored. By fostering a sense of belonging, these walks help to heal collective wounds, reclaim our relationship with the land, and empower participants to find peace and connection in nature. ✨

PCC SE Learning Garden

A Free Community Event, A Shady Grove with Space to Slow Down, Rest, & Reflect

Hungry Ghost Ritual Feast

• learn about the 2,000 year old cultural tradition, participate in the interactive ritual, & honor the Hungry Ghosts

Love Letter to the Land

• learn about the history of the Land, connect with the Trees, & honor the Japanese family farmers who once thrived in SE Portland

OUR Little Free Diverse Library (小小彩色圖書館）

• celebrate stories erased by dominant culture with OUR Little Free Diverse Library book swap

Thank you to our generous sponsors & partners

PICA :: Precipice Fund

Regional Arts & Culture Council

APANO | Jade International Night Market

Join us for a 3 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Oxbow Regional Park is home to a parcel of old growth forest which is the closest ancient forest to the city of Portland. The park is about 1,000 acres, includes many miles of hiking trails, and many miles of access to the Sandy River. Oxbow also offers opportunities to see wildlife and animal tracks. The area's natural habitat makes an ideal home for wildlife such as mink, beaver, raccoon, fox, deer, osprey, elk, black bear, and cougar. 

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Breathe deeply under the canopy, in a private forest, and connect to the Land and the Community. This 3.5 hour program includes forest therapy, lunch, and a reflective letter writing practice. Specially crafted with love for a small group of BIPOC participants. Slow down, connect to your senses, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.🌳

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress and depression. However, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us.🌿

What is Love Letter to Future You?

Love Letter too Future You is a reflective letter writing practice rooted in social practice art. This practice offers you the opportunity to work through a multipage love letter that you compose to your future self. The prompts invite reflection, compassion, and care. You seal and address the letter to yourself and it will be sent to you in a future season.💌

BIPOC-only Programs

BIPOC-only nature programs are vital for creating safe, nurturing spaces where participants can connect with nature and each other without the pressures of navigating dominant culture. Historically, BIPOC communities have been excluded from outdoor spaces, facing barriers and discrimination that limit access to nature. Affinity spaces provide a restorative environment where shared experiences and cultural understanding are honored. By fostering a sense of belonging, these walks help to heal collective wounds, reclaim our relationship with the land, and empower participants to find peace and connection in nature. ✨

REGISTER HERE

Join us for a 3 hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is a nature reserve between the Columbia Slough and the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. At about 2,000 acres, it is one of the largest urban freshwater wetlands in the United States. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area provides habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including over 100 species of birds, beaver, bald eagles and western painted turtles.

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Join us for a 1 hour Forest Bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and connect to the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

REGISTER HERE

Join us for a 1 hour Forest Bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and connect to the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.

REGISTER HERE