Wayzata Community Ed

Join certified forest therapy guide, David Motzenbecker of Motz Studios, on an immersive, meditative, and therapeutic forest walk based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. We will slow down and connect with our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of Westwood Hills Nature Center and Wayzata's Wood-Rill SNA. We will slip away from our phones and revive our relationship with the forest and ourselves via unique invitations. We will re-enter the tame world, renewed with the gift of nature. Your sojourn into the woods may lead you back to yourself. Guests should wear hiking boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Bring a water bottle. Walk will still be held in light rain, but not thunderstorms. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to walk. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. Please leave mobile phones in car for duration of walk. Please wear a mask at all times and remain 6 feet from other participants. Wayzata Wood-Rill SNA is located at: 917 Old Long Lake Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391 Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at: 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426

Join certified forest therapy guide, David Motzenbecker of Motz Studios, on an immersive, meditative, and therapeutic forest walk based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. We will slow down and connect with our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of Wayzata Wood-Rill SNA. We will slip away from our phones and revive our relationship with the forest and ourselves via unique invitations. We will re-enter the tame world, renewed with the gift of nature. Your sojourn into the woods may lead you back to yourself. Guests should wear hiking boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Bring a water bottle. Walk will still be held in light rain, but not thunderstorms. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to walk. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. Please leave mobile phones in car for duration of walk. Please wear a mask at all times and remain 6 feet from other participants. Wayzata Wood-Rill SNA is location at 917 Old Long Lake Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Plymouth/Wayzata. You’ll enjoy quality time outside under the heavens getting to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Leo the Lion, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll also use large telescopes, among the largest mobile telescopes in Minnesota and Wisconsin, for close up views of the moon, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other wonders in the early spring skies. Weather permitting we’ll also use an astronomical camera-telescope system for extraordinary views of our more distant universe. You’ll also get a large handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, apps, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more! Mike Lynch is a retired meteorologist from WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy for nearly 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations,” that’ll be available for purchase. Super cool glow in the dark star shirts will also be available along with some of Mike Lynch’s astrophotography. Even if it’s cloudy you’ll learn a lot and have a great time! You’re invited to bring lawn chairs to make yourself comfy. This event is held in collaboration with Robbinsdale Community Ed. Make the Stars Your Old Friends!