Join us for this year’s Ridges Reads book club series, “The Nature of Kinship.” We’ll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community.
As part of The Nature of Kinship series, this year’s book pick is Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul by Lucy Jones. During virtual and in-person sessions, we’ll discuss answers to the questions: Are we disconnected from the natural world? If so, how do we reconnect? Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Book Discussion
As part of The Nature of Kinship series, this year’s book pick is Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul by Lucy Jones. During virtual and in-person sessions, we’ll discuss answers to the questions: Are we disconnected from the natural world? If so, how do we reconnect? Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Tuesday, January 14, Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, January 16, In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
6 pm-7:30 pm
Exploring the Nature of Kinship with leaders in the community
Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald
Join us for these special sessions that emphasize mindfulness practices to help you achieve a deeper connection with nature. Classes are suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Deb is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for more than 20 years.
Tuesday, January 28, Virtual Session
Thursday, January 30, In-Person Session (Note: Please bring your own yoga mat!)
6 pm-7:30 pm
Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress
Join us for a special class about Forest Bathing. For the in person session, attendees should come dressed to be outside for part of the program. Classes are suitable for ages 16 & up. Jane is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and owner of Doorway to Nature LLC, which promotes wellness, harmony, community, and environmental stewardship, by partnering with nature and connecting people with nature’s offerings.
Tuesday, February 11 Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, February 13 In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
6 pm-7:30 pm
Ridges Reads is a FREE program series and donations are appreciated!
Please register in advance to secure your spot – space is limited for all programs.