How Trees Nourish Us: An Immersive Tour of Arboretum San Antonio

About this event

Experience the urban forest of the Salado Creek area in southeast San Antonio!

This immersive, highly interactive tour will invite you to deepen your experience of the inspirational aspects of trees and the exquisite beauty of the natural world. Your guides, St. Philip's College Professors, Marie Feldmeier, Ph.D, (Philosophy and World Religions) and San Juan San Miguel, MA, (English Literature and Composition) will celebrate the natural wonders of Arboretum San Antonio with you, highlighting various physical, emotional, intellectual and creative benefits of “forest bathing.”

The tour is likely to fall within a range of 90 to 120 minutes, though its unique and interactive nature makes its precise duration difficult to predict.

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Wear

• Comfortable, broken-in shoes

• Weather-appropriate layers

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Bring

• Water bottle

• Snacks (for longer tours)

• Phone (charged)

• Small bag or backpack

What to Expect

• Frequent stops and starts (not a continuous walk)

• A variable pace depending on group size

• Outdoor elements (wind, sun, ambient noise)

Good to Know

• Arrival: Please arrive 5–10 minutes early.

• Accessibility & Terrain: Includes a mix of pavement, bark mulch, grass, and uneven/sloped terrain.

• Restrooms: Restrooms are not available en route; porta-potties are available at area trailheads.

• Photos: Photography is welcome unless noted otherwise.