About us
The Family Outdoor Adventure Club was created in the summer of 2024 by Palos Park parent and nature and mindful movement enthusiast, Chelsea Hanson. In addition to organizing free monthly hikes and other nature meetups for families in her community, Chelsea is also a Family Forest Therapy Guide, certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. She leads nature connection programs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers, in partnership with nature centers in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. Chelsea is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid by the Institute for Wild Med.