Nature Walks

Go on a walk that includes all ages! We aim to engage people of all ages in these tactile, accessible adventures.

Our Nature Walk Program is designed to be a fun and educational experience for community members of all ages. In our technological society, the environmental wisdom and connection our ancestors relied upon can be lost in the noise. If we want to reverse this trend and grow into a society that is technologically advanced yet deeply connected to our natural environment, we need to strive for balance.

Friends & Family Nature Walks are a multi-faceted sensory experience for people of all ages. We will surely enjoy a nibble if mint crosses our path or feel the soft leaves of Mullein. We’re going to get our hands dirty, learn new skills, and more.

We have squished and experienced the color-changing magic of St. John’s Wort flowers and enjoyed the silly surprise of Cleavers sticking to our clothes! We’ve watched predator birds roost and learned about symbiotic relationships.

These walks include themes of art, journaling, ecology, and/or sustainability. We may forage for edible and medicinal plants, learn about woodworking, participate in a BioBlitz cataloging species for the bioregion, or even volunteer to do a weed pull at a local park. The range is far and wide, so find out more by reading below and checking out our past and future events!

Arts & Nature

Reach into exploration with our Arts & Nature programs! Participate in nature based art projects, get present in our Nature Journaling Series, and access your inner writer in our Writing Nature Series.

Our nature based art programs feature a wide range of projects including: creating temporary art with only natural items, tie dying with natural dye, making ink from soil and charcoal, making collage boxes with natural objects, and more.

Our Nature Journaling series features guided journaling activities in which participants will use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record their observations, questions, connections, and explanations. You don’t need to be an artist, writer, or a naturalist. It’s not about creating a masterpiece, it’s about observation and connection. Participants will be guided by thoughtful prompts and there will be opportunities to share. According to the Wild Wonder Foundation, Nature journaling is a way to practice presence and helps us discover and think critically. It enhances our observations, curiosity, gratitude, reverence, memory, and joy. Nature journaling is not only creative and playful for all ages, but it is accessible to anyone at any time. We hope you’ll explore with us and discover the wonder the Earth offers.

Our Writing Nature series will guide writers of any experience to connect with themselves, the Earth, and the community. Each workshop features grounding prompts, nature walks, and time to reflect and share.

Sustainability Talks

Join us for our Sustainability Talk series to learn how you can support the Earth in your everyday living.

Our Sustainability series aims to cultivate a better relationship with the Earth and all other beings that share the planet with us. Whether you are interested in organic gardening, building a tiny house, or how to grow mushrooms, we have something for you. Events feature workshops on pollinators, mushroom growing, permaculture, canning and fermenting, eco-building and more.