Developed for youth and families, Story Walking improves physical, mental and spiritual well-being by activating the body, mind and spirit and bringing them into balance.

Services offered: Wendy creates personalized Story Walking programs and experiences. Her Story Walking Radio Hour podcasts, walking journal photo blogs and articles in Natural Awakenings magazine aim to educate and inspire.

Areas of specialty: Story walking helps with digital detox and nature immersion; experiential eco-detective learning; photography, nature drawing and creative journaling; green career exploration; student leadership training and more.

Educational background: Back in 2011, Wendy Nadherny Fachon was certified in Rhode Island Program Quality Assessment (RIPQA), a process developed to help guide the design and delivery of youth enrichment experiences that meet high standards of quality. She is a creative environmental educator, and her practice extends from her own daily mindful walks to out-of-school-time walking group facilitation.