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Elizabeth Hope

Elizabeth Hope

I will share with you this mantra, from my training through ANFT (Associatoin of Nature and Forest Therapy) which is my personal compass as a Forest Therapy Guide:

"The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors."

I am certified (as of June 2026) as a Forest Therapy Guide, and am excited about starting Hope & Heart Forest Bathing to help connect people to the heart centered, sensory practice of forest bathing.  It is a slow outdoor experience where we are invited to reconnect with the land, the trees, the water, the sky, and ultimately ourselves.

In Japan, it is known as Shinrin yoku, which directly translates to 'bathing in the forest', and has been proven (through both science and experience) to not only enhance our mood and focus but also boost our immune systems.

I have been the teacher and the learner--having served as an environmental educator, ESL English as a Second Language instructor, and classroom aid for autistic children --and am now deeply privileged to guide and grow, and embrace the connection and healing that the forest has to offer us all.

 

 

 

Cottonwoods and Cattails: Tuesdays at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Cottonwoods and Cattails: Tuesdays at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Sep 15, 2026 | 09:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

1810 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO, USA

Autumn has almost arrived, time to Reset! Connect with the cottonwoods and cattails at Red Fox Meadows. A highlight of Fort Collins, Red Fox Meadows Natural Area is an exceptional park offering impressive views of the Rockies and soothing birdsongs while also serving as a 'sponge' for excessive stormwater/flooding. Join us as we allow ourselves the time and opportunity to 'reset' and reconnect to Nature.
End of Summer: Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

End of Summer: Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Sep 19, 2026 | 09:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

Relax into the end of a hot summer in the cool canyon and healing river. This forest immersion offers you a chance to Reset and Reconnect under the healing pine trees and surrounding gentle forest. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty and connection at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.
Arapaho Bend Natural Area--Designated Easy

Arapaho Bend Natural Area--Designated Easy

Sep 24, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

4109 East Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO, USA

Ponds, Pelicans, and the Poudre River! Welcome to Arapaho Bend--an oasis of natural wonder! Let the forest support you (and your immune system) as we explore the sights, smells, and sounds of this scenic refuge. Flat terrain makes this spot accessible for mobility and ease.
Welcome Autumn! Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Welcome Autumn! Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Sep 26, 2026 | 09:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

Ease into your weekend in the cool canyon morning air by the river. This is one of our last morning forest immersions. Give yourself the pleasure of Resetting and Relaxing under the healing pine trees and surrounding gentle forest. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty and connection at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.
Autum's Arrival: Tuesdays at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Autum's Arrival: Tuesdays at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Sep 29, 2026 | 09:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

1810 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO, USA

Celebrate End of Summer at Red Fox Meadows! A highlight of Fort Collins, Red Fox Meadows Natural Area is an exceptional park offering impressive views of the Rockies and soothing birdsongs while also serving as a 'sponge' for excessive stormwater/flooding. Join us as we allow ourselves the time and opportunity to 'reset' and reconnect to Nature.
October Splendor! Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

October Splendor! Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Oct 03, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

October Splendor! Slow it down and reconnect as 'the forest has your back'. This mid-morning immersion offers you a chance to Reset and Relax under the healing pine trees and surrounding gentle forest. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty and connection at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.
October at Red Fox!  Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

October at Red Fox! Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Oct 13, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

1810 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO, USA

October at Red Fox!! A highlight of Fort Collins, Red Fox Meadows Natural Area is an exceptional park offering impressive views of the Rockies and soothing birdsongs. Autumn colors and cooler temps under shade trees gently remind us of our deeper connection to Nature. Join us as we allow ourselves the time and opportunity to 'reset' our immune systems, our nervous systems, and our heats in our Fort Collins oasis.
Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Oct 17, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

It's October! You belong at the River! This morning immersion offers you a chance to Reset and Relax under the healing pine trees and surrounding gentle forest. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty and connection at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.
Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Saturdays at Gateway Natural Area

Oct 24, 2026 | 01:00 P.M. - 03:30 P.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

Hunter's Full moon here we come! A powerful time to heal and release, offer yourself a Fresh Start as we relax under the healing pine trees and surrounding gentle forest. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty and connection at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.
Hunter Full Moon Walk: Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Hunter Full Moon Walk: Red Fox Meadows Natural Area

Oct 27, 2026 | 01:00 P.M. - 03:30 P.M.

1810 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO, USA

The Hunter Full Moon at Red Fox!! Join us during this powerful time as we explore with the trees, birdsong, and cattails the resetting of our immune systems, nervous systems, and our own hearts. Red Fox Meadows Natural Area is an exceptional park offering impressive views of the Rockies and autumn colors. Connect gently to yourself and Nature/Mother Earth during this powerful forest immersion.
Halloween Happenings at Gateway Natural Area

Halloween Happenings at Gateway Natural Area

Oct 31, 2026 | 01:00 P.M. - 03:30 P.M.

5216 Poudre Canyon Road
Bellvue, CO, USA

Before the festivities, Connect with the healing of Mother Earth under the gentle pine trees and bubbling river. A powerful time of lore and mystery, we will explore personal reflections, intentions, and the abundance the forest offers. It is only a short walking distance to the river as we explore the exceptional beauty at the entrance, or 'Gateway', to the Poudre Canyon.

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Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO
Gateway Natural Area, Poudre Canyon Road, Bellvue, CO, USA

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