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Hey there Reader,

I hope you had a nice Memorial Day weekend!

I was lucky to get away for an impromptu camping trip that I didn't even know how badly I needed.
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It was so nice to be outside and away from everyday life. We even found a place that was suitable for our reactive dog. 💗
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Here are a few snaps from the trip.

With Memorial day behind us, how are you feeling about June Reader?

I can’t believe it but here we are.

June always feels like it comes in with a burst - bare feet on warm pavement, the smell of sunscreen, the calendar full of Forest Bathing Events. But, this month I’m determined to slow it down.

One of the best ways I know to do that, is to take a few minutes every day to be present.

To just notice the small and simple joys that mark the arrival of summer.

Things like the hum of bees on clover ☘️, the sticky sweetness of the first ripe berry 🍓, the flicker of fireflies at dusk ✨.

These small joys are always there, waiting to be noticed.

For June 🌿Nature Connection I’ve created another printable for you to use all month to stay connected to yourself and nature.

I even got inspired to write a blog post to go with it (go me!) Check it out 👉 Why Simple Joys in Nature Matter.
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​And speaking of staying connected — I’m so excited to be part of this year’s Green Living Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden on June 7th.
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I’ll be leading a special forest bathing walk in the morning and giving a talk in the afternoon about how slowing down in nature can support personal well-being and sustainable action. If you’re local, I’d love to see you there. Keep reading for more details on this event below!

🌿 This Month’s Nature Connection Invitation

June Simple Joys in Nature – A printable 30 Days of Noticing Challenge to help you stay grounded and engaged with the natural world.

Each day offers you a new prompt to notice one tiny thing and write it down in just a word or two.

It's a gentle rhythm, not a to-do list. No pressure. No streaks. Just presence.

Try printing it out and keeping it somewhere visible - like your fridge or desk.

→ [Download your free June printable instantly here]
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→ [Read the blog post to see how this came to be and why it matters]

🌿 Want to slow down together in person?

This month, I’m offering a few beautiful forest bathing sessions — all great ways to gently reset and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you:

Nature’s Path to Green Living – Forest Bathing at the Green Living Festival

Saturday, June 7 - 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – The Missouri Botanical Gardens​
🎟️ $15 per participant - sponsored by the Earthways Center | Registration Required | Limited Spots

Disconnect from the digital world and engage with the living tapestry of the Garden as you explore shinrin-yoku, the Japanese art of forest bathing. Through gentle, sensory-based invitations, you’ll experience how slowing down in nature can awaken awareness, deepen connection, and inspire more sustainable choices. Discover how mindful presence outdoors can lead to meaningful climate action in everyday life.

*This workshop is offered at a reduced cost as part of EarthWays Center, the Garden’s sustainability division celebrating 25 years of connecting people to practical sustainable solutions where they live, learn, work, and play. Reserve your spot today, limited availability!

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Community Talk – Slowing Down to Take Action – Green Living Festival

Saturday, June 7 - 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – The Missouri Botanical Gardens​
🎟️ $Free - sponsored by the Earthways Center | Registration Required | Limited Spots

In a culture that often values speed, productivity, and constant doing, slowing down can feel radical. But when it comes to caring for the Earth, slowing down isn’t about doing less—it’s about noticing more.

This insightful talk explores how mindful time in nature strengthens our relationship with the living world and inspires more conscious, sustainable choices. By reconnecting with the natural rhythms around us, we begin to see the environment not as a resource to be managed, but as a relationship to be tended.

More June Events...

June 11: Summer Morning Forest Bathing at MOBOT

June 14: Stepping Into Summer at The Nature Institute

June 20: Solstice Evening Garden Walk ✨After hours✨ at MOBOT

These aren’t hikes or nature walks. They’re quiet, intentional experiences that help you shift out of go-mode and into a state of calm awareness. No experience necessary.

→ [View all June events here]

Whether you’re printing out the June prompts, coming to an event, or simply pausing for a few quiet breaths outside today — I hope this season offers you space to notice the good, soak up the sun, and feel more connected to what matters.

Sending you sunshine, slow moments, and all the simple joys,
Jess 🌼

Jess Thenhaus 🌿 Nature Based Wellness Coach | NBHWC, CHHC Certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide | ANFT 🫶Helping you cultivate presence, margin & intentionality in your life. CONNECT WITH JESS →

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