Awaken to the Mystery of Being

Tati McAlister

Nature Connection Specialist

Environmental Educator and Certified Nature Therapy Guide

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Nature walks, educational experiences and creative workshops designed to rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and restore inner balance.

Immerse yourself in nature with a guided Shinrin-yoku Forest Bath, a practice of slow, sensory invitations designed to bridge the gap between the modern world and the wild, integrating Wilderness Therapy principles and fostering deeper connections with the More-than-Human World.

Nature Therapy

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Learn to journal, sketch, and capture mindful photographs to deepen your nature therapy practices, using grounded sensory exercises that transform fleeting encounters with the natural world into a sustained, reciprocal dialogue with the land and your inner self.

Mindful Creativity

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Discover the magic of our ecosystems through educational programs for adults and children, including workshops, clubs, and guided experiences thoughtfully designed to bring people together to observe and preserve the beauty of our natural landscapes for generations to come.

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Environmental Education

Nature Connection Experiences

Join a guided Forest Bathing Walk at Bear Creek Nature Center
Step away from the noise and into the quiet rhythm of the living world with curated nature immersions offering a space to exhale and reconnect through the healing practice of Forest Bathing and sensory-based mindfulness. Perfect for those looking to unplug from the digital world, retreat into the wonder of nature, or simply experience a restorative moment of inspiration. These walks provide a gentle bridge back to your natural “self.”
See nature again through your child’s eyes. Our Kits ‘N Cubs Nature Club and educational workshops and bring generations together to share wonder. Instead of a regular hike, they offer guided time for parents and children to be present, explore, and play in the forest or other natural places.
Parent/Child Awe & Wonder(ful) guided walks are part Forest Bathing, part environmental education, part play and 100% fun!
Catch insects, play creek side, create ephemeral art, and end the walk with a delightful tea service under the trees!
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In these intentionally tended sessions, we use the journal as a tool for deeper observation and a mirror for the soul. Rather than focusing on artistic perfection, we practice “noticing the unobserved” -the delicate veins of a leaf, the shifting shadows of the canopy, or the quiet stirrings of our own thoughts. Through a series of mindful invitations, you will be invited to slow down and record your surroundings using a blend of sketching, reflective writing and sensory mapping with guided presence, low-pressure creativity and an exploration of ecological kinship.
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Transform your camera into a gateway for presence. Move away from technical pressure and towards the practice of visual listening. By slowing down your pace to match the rhythm of the woods, you will learn to use the viewfinder as a meditative anchor-focusing on the stories told by light, texture, and the “micro-wonders” of the forest.