Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
All ages, free. Bring the kids for this family birding excursion. We’ll walk at a kid’s pace while we look for birds, learn about their unique adaptations, and nurture a curiosity for the natural world in participants of all ages. Child-friendly binoculars will be available. Register online here.
Adults, $5. Join us to learn tips, tricks, and techniques for gardening in Colorado’s challenging environment. In September we’ll discuss planning and maintaining a vegetable garden for a bountiful harvest. Register online here.
All ages, free. Sunset is a great time for exploring Arvada’s parks - you never know what wildlife you might see! Locations will vary, be sure to register in advance to receive an email with the meeting location. Register online here.
Join us to practice mindfulness and connection with nature. Drawing upon the principles of "Deep Ecology", instructors will be using a variety of modalities to build partnership and peace of mind with nature. Among those practices include ecopsychology, mindfulness meditation, forest bathing and a variety of other activities that can refresh and enliven the spirit. …
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
Adults, $5. Snacks provided. In this workshop you will learn birding basics, how to use common bird guides, and tips for successfully identifying birds in the field and then have a chance to head out and put those skills to use with a short birding walk! Register online here.
Geared toward ages 2-12 yrs, free. Connect with your little ones in our Nature Explore Space. Try new activities or simply free-play in nature with wood cookies, forts, and more. Dress for the weather - outdoors only. Register online here.
Join us to practice mindfulness and connection with nature. Drawing upon the principles of "Deep Ecology", instructors will be using a variety of modalities to build partnership and peace of mind with nature. Among those practices include ecopsychology, mindfulness meditation, forest bathing and a variety of other activities that can refresh and enliven the spirit. …
All ages, free. Join us in the garden for story time with a few good books. Enjoy children’s books about nature and the environment from timeless classics to new discoveries. Register in advance, space is limited. Register online here.
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
This site will focus on removing the Japanese Knotweed and Common Teasel that are growing along Ralston Creek. These are both invasive species that can ruin natural habitat. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge https://goo.gl/maps/jiBb3GGEig5uxu5u9. Volunteers will be treated to live music, free food from…
As one of the most heavily-used parks in Arvada, this park needs some attention. Volunteer crews at this location will focus on picking up trash to prevent it from going into the watershed and harming wildlife. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge https://goo.gl/maps/jiBb3GGEig5uxu5u9. Volunteers will…
The heavy usage of this park has led to the adjacent portion of Ralston Creek being badly polluted with trash. Volunteer crews at this location will focus on picking up trash to prevent it from polluting the watershed and harming wildlife. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in…
Join us to practice mindfulness and connection with nature. Drawing upon the principles of "Deep Ecology", instructors will be using a variety of modalities to build partnership and peace of mind with nature. Among those practices include ecopsychology, mindfulness meditation, forest bathing and a variety of other activities that can refresh and enliven the spirit. …
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
Calling all nature lovers! In collaboration with the Standley Lake and Arvada libraries, we invite you to join us for a monthly book group to read and discuss nature-related books. When the weather is nice we’ll take the discussion out into the park. September Selection: The River A Novel by Peter Heller. Register online here.
