Join Denise McDermott (MSW, LICSW), Association of Nature and Forest Therapy licensed guide on a forest therapy walk in the NW Native Plant Garden. With her guidance, we will slow down and, through an evolving series of sensory-focused invitations, mindfully interact with the world around us. The guide holds space for every person to arrive at their unique relationship with the Earth in their own way while offering opportunities to witness our shared connection with the Earth as human people. 

This program is capped at 10

Dress for our ever-fluctuating Pacific Northwest weather.  Layers, umbrellas, hats, gloves, sunblock, raingear.  A backpack is not necessary.

Whatever would make you feel most comfortable. If it’s wet, I like to wear rain pants so that I can sit/kneel wherever I’d like without getting wet. Your car will be within one minute of where we are so that you can leave whatever you don’t need in the car.  

Denise McDermott, MSW, LICSW is a licensed therapist who has lived in the Puget Sound area for most of her life. After seeing positive results early on in her practice when working with clients in natural settings, she sought to create more ways to incorporate nature in all aspects of her practice and her life. She has found that a hike on Mt. Rainier or time spent watching a snail work its way around the rim of the birdbath can be equally rewarding when time is taken to notice with intention. Being trained and certified as a guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy has allowed Denise to further her connection with nature and she views guiding both groups and individuals in this practice as an honor and a gift.