Meet Our Guides

 

Chantal "Coco" Forster

Coco is a nonprofit executive and technology leader with 25 years experience in the private, public, and social sectors.

With a focus on regenerative leadership, Coco incorporates systems-thinking and environmental stewardship into her approach to building sustainable teams and communities. On a volunteer basis, she has co-founded beekeeping organizations and initiatives such as the City of Albuquerque’s beekeeping program.

Based in Chicago, Coco is a certified Forest Therapy Guide (via ANFT) and a devoted steward of 30 acres of old growth maple-beech forest in Michigan. 

Throughout the Great Lakes region, Coco leads forest immersion walks, retreats, and foraging trips for professionals.