Nature as Medicine Walking Group

About this event

Join us for a restorative midday walk that blends movement, fresh air, and meaningful connection. Our Nature as Medicine Walking Group invites you to step away from the day and into nature—using walking as a simple, evidence-based practice to support physical and mental wellbeing. Led by Nature as Medicine leaders Barbara Walker, PhD, and Kelly Lyle, MHA, MS, this weekly, 1-mile accessible walk supports physical activity, stress reduction, and mental clarity during the workday. When: Weekly on Tuesdays from12:15-12:45 p.m. Where: Meeting/Starting Location: Lobby by BlaCk Coffee in the Blood Cancer Healing Center ( 3232 Healing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229 ) with free, on-site parking available in the attached garage. Bus stop (lines 51, 46, 36) available in front of the building ( 3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229 ). What: A one-mile walk (all abilities welcome). No special equipment or prior experience needed - just comfortable shoes and curiosity. Come as you are and experience how time in nature can be powerful medicine. We’ll spend about 30 minutes walking at a relaxed pace, creating space not only for gentle movement and fresh air, but also for connection. This walk is intentionally designed as a time to nurture well-being together – to move, slow down, share conversation, strengthen community, and remember that caring for ourselves and each other can be simple, restorative, and meaningful. Register: this meetup is offered at no cost and registration is encouraged via the Osher Registration System . If this is your first time using the system, visit the Osher Registration System Guide . This Well-being Walk is hosted by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati, a community partner who shares in the mission of Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness, connecting people to nature, movement and community through outdoor experiences across our city.