Step into the quiet embrace of the forest and let the spring birdsong wash over you. Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” is more than a walk—it’s an immersion of the senses, a return to the wisdom of the trees.  Join ANFT-certified guide David Motzenbecker in this therapeutic guided practice during peak spring songbird season. You’ll be invited to slow down and engage deeply with your surroundings, touching bark textured as time, watching sunlight dance through shifting canopies, tasting the crispness of the air itself. Through gentle prompts and mindful reflection, you’ll rediscover the innate connection between yourself and the living world.

Join the Outdoor Recreation School to discover the basics of singletrack riding. Explore the importance of balance, proper riding position and technique through drills and riding 5-15 miles a day both on and off the singletrack. Campers must bring their own multi-geared mountain bike and a helmet each day. In the case of severe weather, this camp may need to cancel for the day.

These guided 2-2.5 mile walks feature wetlands burbling with spring peepers, bird migration hot spots and prairies abuzz with spring sounds. Each walk will feature a brief wellness activity at the midpoint. Join for one or join for all. This program meets on the following dates and locations: 4/15 at Spring Lake Regional Park, South Entrance; 4/22 at Doyle Kennefick Regional Park; 4/29 at Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve - Minnregs Lake Trailhead.

Burst into paddle season and celebrate the Big Year of Rivers with the Outdoor Recreation School ! In this mini-paddle club you can learn new skills, refine your paddling technique and explore watershed parks by watercraft, all while in community with other paddlers. Some paddling experience is recommended. Paddle sports alternate between kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard. Locations vary by week. Equipment provided.