Volo Bog hosts forest therapy walk Saturday

A spring forest therapy walk will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.

Experts say immersing oneself in the natural world can help de-stress, improve concentration and boost immune systems. Certified Nature Therapy Guide Linda Karlen leads the walk geared to adults and interested youth ages 11 and up.

Registration is requested at (815) 344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov, with the names of participants and ages of minors. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. Walk may be canceled if minimum registration is not met 24 hours prior.