EcoWalk: Forest Bathing in the Parks – Urfer Family Park

This guided wellness walk through Urfer Family Park introduces the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, to Sarasota's natural environment. Rather than a rigorous hike, the slow-paced excursion focuses on sensory immersion in the park's pine flatwoods and wetland ecosystems. A guide prompts participants to engage with the textures, sounds, and smells of the woods, utilizing mindful breathing and quiet observation to lower stress levels. The outing offers a structured, meditative approach to nature, temporarily removing digital distractions in favor of the immediate physical surroundings.