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Nature as Medicine Events, Classes, & Opportunities

Nature as Medicine Monthly Meetup (No-Cost)

Nature as Medicine Monthly Meetup: The first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. (following the Forest Bathing in Burnet Woods) Barbara Walker, PhD, Director of the Nature as Medicine Program, will host a meetup at the Clifton Library to discuss the science behind nature as medicine, guide you in writing a nature prescription, and discuss upcoming opportunities.

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Well-being Walks in Burnet Woods in Partnership with the Clifton Library (No-Cost)

Well-being Walks in Burnet Woods in Partnership with the Clifton Library: Weekly on Mondays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. a walking club will leave from the Clifton Library and walk through Burnet Woods. The first Monday of each month, experts from the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati will lead a special Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) experience during the walk.

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Cincinnati Parks Foundation Winter Hiking Series (No-Cost)

Join us outdoors for a refreshing winter hike every Saturday at 10 a.m. from Saturday, November 29, 2025 through Saturday, February 7, 2026! The Osher Center will lead a hike on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Mt. Airy Forest (meet at Everybody's Treehouse). View the full schedule on the Cincinnati Parks & Rec for Wellness webpage.

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Community Yoga in Nature (No-Cost)

FREE Community Yoga at Burnet Woods: Every Saturday from 11–11:45 am, all levels are welcome! Burnet Woods yoga is year-round, May 1-Oct 14 at the bandstand and Oct 15 – April 30 at Trailside Nature Center.

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Parks & Rec for Wellness Classes (No-Cost)

Parks & Rec for Wellness Classes: From yoga, roller skating, dancing and more, Cincinnati Parks & Rec for wellness is thrilled to offer a series of outdoor classes designed to help you move your body, boost your mood, and connect with your community. All are welcome—just show up and feel better in our parks!