Description

As much as we love all of the amazing hikes and adventures upstate, y'all know we realllllyy love connecting with nature within the five boroughs.

Tonight, we'll be diving into a sensory experience in Bushwick Inlet Park with Leah Friedlander, founder of Access Yoga Studio. Join in for a guided forest bathing experience, where Leah will help us connect with ourselves and nature in the middle of a city of 8 million.

We'll start and end at Blundstone Shop where we'll learn more about the practice and science behind forest bathing, and enjoy some delicious drinks and great company.

What is Forest Bathing
Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, is a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.

About Blundstone Shop
Blundstone has opened a pop-up in Williamsburg to create an exciting Aussie footwear experience. Come and see all of the iconic boots Blundstone has been creating for over 150 years. Featuring durable, comfortable, and rugged boots for Men, Women, and Children. Whether you are navigating the countryside or the streets of NYC you'll look and feel great in a pair of Blundstones.

What is Mappy Hour?
Mappy Hour is a nationwide movement to bring adventure-loving city-dwellers together and get outside.

Want to learn how to kayak? You're sure to meet someone who's out on the water every weekend. Planning your first backpacking trip? There's might be someone drinking a beer next to you who's hiked the AT.


Seasoned pros and beginners alike are welcome to come, bring some maps, have a beer, and share stories. You'll be making plans to hit the trails in no time.

Photo by Ryan Calacson (at last month's #MappyhourCHI campout!)