Join Through The Trees Collective and our community partners ZEN:MNM and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership the morning of Saturday, Sept. 20th for a special BIPOC Nature Immersion aligned with the Fall Equinox.
During this session we will discuss and learn ways to honor the upcoming seasonal changes happening in both the natural world and within ourselves. We’ll begin the morning with an ancestral grounding circle, connecting with the wisdom of those who walked the land before us. Next, we’ll embark on a easy 1.5 mile hike around the Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge, which will be co-led by Miranda Lattimore of ZEN:MNM, a certified forest therapy guide. On our walk, participants will be encouraged to take in the cyclical shifts that come with Fall, all while reflecting on our own transitions and cycles of life. Finally, we'll close out the day with a short, guided mediation to center and prepare ourselves for this next season of change.
***SPECIAL NOTES***
This event centers Black-Identifying community members, however anyone who identifies as BIPOC is welcome!
This event is ALL AGES - minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Light snacks/Refreshments will be provided.
We will be doing an easy hike, so please wear comfortable walking shoes, as well as dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
Binoculars will be available for participant use during the hike.
There are a limited amount of spots available. In the event you register but are unable to attend, please email throughthetreescollective@gmail.com to let us know ASAP - so we can offer your spot to someone else!
Register HERE
Note: Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge has accessible restrooms at the trailhead off of Hwy. 14. All paths are crushed gravel and graded to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act. There is a ramp up to the dike travel and then the trail is relatively flat. The first mile of trail is open and exposed to sun, wind, and weather (no shade is available). There are benches to stop and rest.
From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Steigerwald Lake NWR was established in 1987 to offset lowland habitat loss caused by construction at the Bonneville dam. These lands were established to reduce the impact of this loss and provide more habitat for migrating and resident wildlife. Since then smaller pieces of land have been added to create what is now Steigerwald Lake NWR.
Learn More About USFWS - Wildlife conservation is at the heart of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It drives everything they do from projects and research to the recreational activities offered. Using conservation best practices, the Refuge System manages Service lands and waters to help ensure the survival of native wildlife species.