JEN CULLERTON JOHNSON

Forest Bathing

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. – John Muir

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Join Me this movement of being in nature
Bi-Weekly Walks in Chicago and Meet-ups in Indiana Dunes

Book Forest Session

My Journey Into the Forest
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In October 2025, I graduated from the Forest Therapy School with a certificate as a Forest Guide. Yet, what I truly earned was something far deeper — a renewed way of seeing the world around me.
The city of Chicago, often thought of as a place of noise and motion, became my classroom. In the still mornings of Humboldt Park, the dappled light of Garfield Park, and the whispering trails of Thatcher Woods, I learned to listen — n
ot just to birdsong or wind through leaves, but to the quiet language of presence. Each walk revealed that nature is not elsewhere; it’s here, waiting for us between the hours and habits of our busy lives.
Through this journey, I discovered how even a few moments outdoors can reshape the spirit. The forest offers a kind of medicine — steady, ancient, and patient — reminding us that we are not apart from nature, but a part of it.
Now, I guide forest walks in parks and preserves throughout the Chicago area, and each month at the Indiana Dunes. My hope is to share this simple truth: that when we step into the forest, we step closer to ourselves.
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Soul Project

Below are some poems and photographs I took while I was studying and what eventually turned into my final project. 
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  • Meet Jen
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