I'm Linda Kuhn and I have always loved nature, living near or in the forest my whole life. A long-time resident of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, I worked in Manhattan as a magazine writer and then as a freelance writer, specializing in health and environmental topics. Wanting a change that would allow me to work with people and plants, I returned to college in 2014 to become a Registered Horticultural Therapist through Rutgers University.

I have worked with Veterans at the Lyons and East Orange VA Medical Centers, teaching them about plants and gardening for their physical and mental health. I also work at the Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, a residential recovery program for women with young children.

During COVID, I took to the woods and along with the wonder and joy the forest always gives me, I also found peace and calm I sorely needed. I heard about forest bathing and wanted to bring that magical experience to others.  I earned my certificate as a Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy in July 2022, and have led walks in New Jersey at the Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse in Asbury and at Whittemore CCC in Oldwick. I have also led walks with several groups of Veterans in residential programs at the Lyons VA Medical Center.

I also hold custom walks for private events (birthdays, reunions, etc.) in parks or on land chosen by the host.

Join me and see all that my slice of NJ has to offer you through the lens of forest bathing.