
CONNOR CARED
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Connor Cared Hike for Mental Wellness
Sun, Jun 14
|Chestnut Ridge Park
An interactive walk and hike through Chestnut Ridge Park with educational stops and activities to strengthen awareness of Mental Health and provide resources for improving one's mental wellness. (see below for more information, payment links and RSVP button to register)


Time & Location
Jun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
Guests
About the event
$25 Registration Fee. Children 12 and under are free
This Hike Is For You If…
You care about mental health
You want to support someone (or yourself) and discover helpful resources to improve wellness
You’re looking for connection, hope, or healing
You simply want to walk with purpose
What you can expect... (check back regularly for new updates and additions)
Walk at your own pace and stop by any or all of 6 shelters to talk and interact with others who want share their knowledge and talent
Informational conversation and materials from local support entities: Compeer, Mental Health Associates, Sparks of Hope and BryLin
Post-Hike Reception
Stay after the hike to relax, connect, and take part in interactive experiences. Engage in scheduled sessions to learn and improve Mental Health
Yoga, Mind & Body exercises, Reiki, Aroma Therapy & Scent-based Relaxation
Hands-on experiences designed to support mental wellness, reflection, and connection and create keepsakes.
Container planting & mindful potting
Message painting on stones
Journaling & creative expression
Photo contest to capture images during the hike that represent themes of peace, resilience, or connection and submit them for voting and publishing for auction at a later event
Opportunity to share in personal stories related to mental health, your own journeys or stories of resilience from loved ones
The URL codes below will allow you to pre-pay for registration. (Please consider adding $2.00 to cover transaction fees)

