August Mindful Wilderness Group: Bird Friends

Sunday August 17th | 8am - 10am | Sapsucker Woods

Cost: $25

Join us for a mindful wilderness group walk designed to deepen your connection with nature through the attentive observation of our local birds. This guided experience will focus on quiet awareness, gentle movement, and learning about the surrounding ecosystems that support our feathered friends. Perfect for anyone seeking calm, clarity, and a greater understanding of the natural world around them. No prior experience necessary.

Spots are limited—register now to reserve your place on this special spring journey. Registration closes Wednesday August 13th.

This group will meet regardless of weather.

Meet in the parking lot of The Lab of Ornithology / Wild Birds Unlimited, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

October Mindful Wilderness Group: The Fire Inside

Sunday, October 26th | 10am - 12pm | Bock-Harvey Forest Preserve

Cost: $30

Step into nature and reconnect with the primal art of fire birthing. In this transformative three-hour group gathering, you’ll learn to create fire from the elements — without matches or lighters — using techniques rooted in patience, respect, and connection.

Fire birthing is more than a survival skill — it’s a therapeutic practice that nurtures mindfulness, relieves stress, and strengthens emotional resilience.

Guided by Snowy, we’ll move through hands-on practice, storytelling, and group reflection in a serene outdoor setting. Together, we'll explore how the act of creating fire mirrors the journey of tending to our own inner light — through focus, care, and perseverance.

Leave with more than just a skill — leave feeling renewed, reconnected, and inspired.

Meet at Bock-Harvey Nature Preserve. 150 Rockwell Road, Newfield, NY

Rain date: Sunday November 2nd.