Forest Bathing, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve

Join us on an outing to explore your Land Trust Community Preserves! Photo: Tyler Roemer.
Join us on an outing to explore your Land Trust Community Preserves! Photo: Tyler Roemer.

**This outing is full. To add your name to the wait list, click the yellow “Join Wait List” button above.**

 

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michelle Abbey for a stroll that will have you experiencing the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve with all of your senses. Forest bathing--the action of reconnecting with yourself in a natural setting--benefits our mental and emotional health and well-being. You will be led through a series of invitations which allow you to connect to nature and yourself. Share in and witness the collective experience of connecting to nature. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. This outing will only proceed if pandemic conditions allow.


COVID-19 Guidelines: We take the health and safety of our volunteers and staff seriously. After careful consideration, we have implemented COVID-19 Walk + Hike Guidelines to promote the health and wellbeing of volunteers and staff. Please read and be ready to adhere to these guidelines so everyone can have a safe experience.

  • Outing Details + Route

    "Hike Rating: This is an easy 1 mile walk along the Preserve trail and through a grassy meadow.

    Route: This hike will start at the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve kiosk and then follow gravel and dirt trails into a grassy meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times.

    Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike."

  • What to Bring

    Something to sit on that is easy to carry (yoga mat, towel, sand chair), water, snacks, face coverings (homemade is fine), hand sanitizer. Dress for the weather.

  • About the Property

    Indian Ford Meadow Preserve was donated to the Land Trust in 1996 by a local landowner to protect its dramatic scenic views and important wildlife habitat. Bisected by Indian Ford Creek, this picturesque 63 acre meadow near Sisters contains a unique diversity of ecosystems ranging from wetlands to pine forest. The Preserve also serves as a migratory corridor for mule deer and a breeding ground for migratory songbirds.

  • Accessibility

    The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know (541-330-0017) at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.