Gardening as Meditation Workshop Series: Native Plants
Connecting to Nature, Connecting to Ourselves
Have you ever found yourself in awe of the beauty of a monarch butterfly, the song of a Chickadee or the serenity of a deer? Our most memorable and meditative moments in nature often include interactions with insects, birds and animals. Native plants provide habitat and food for these friends, allowing us to have a deeper connection to them and ourselves. In this workshop we will discuss how to create native habitats in our own backyards and communities to create a positive ripple effect that reaches far beyond ourselves.
When: Thursday, October 26 from 6pm - 7:15pm
Where: White Pine Wellness 171 A Queens River Dr, West Kingston, RI 02892
Connecting to Nature, Connecting to Ourselves
Have you ever found yourself in awe of the beauty of a monarch butterfly, the song of a Chickadee or the serenity of a deer? Our most memorable and meditative moments in nature often include interactions with insects, birds and animals. Native plants provide habitat and food for these friends, allowing us to have a deeper connection to them and ourselves. In this workshop we will discuss how to create native habitats in our own backyards and communities to create a positive ripple effect that reaches far beyond ourselves.
When: Thursday, October 26 from 6pm - 7:15pm
Where: White Pine Wellness 171 A Queens River Dr, West Kingston, RI 02892
Connecting to Nature, Connecting to Ourselves
Have you ever found yourself in awe of the beauty of a monarch butterfly, the song of a Chickadee or the serenity of a deer? Our most memorable and meditative moments in nature often include interactions with insects, birds and animals. Native plants provide habitat and food for these friends, allowing us to have a deeper connection to them and ourselves. In this workshop we will discuss how to create native habitats in our own backyards and communities to create a positive ripple effect that reaches far beyond ourselves.
When: Thursday, October 26 from 6pm - 7:15pm
Where: White Pine Wellness 171 A Queens River Dr, West Kingston, RI 02892
This workshop is part of the Gardening as Meditation Workshop Series.
The other workshops are listed below:
Workshop 1: Growing Your Own Medicine
Thursday, July 13
In Workshop 1 we discussed the health benefits of finding peace & stillness in your garden. This workshop will focus on the medicinal benefits of an array of the plants that grow in this area. We will engage all of our senses to connect with these plants and learn how they can nourish and heal us. To identify some common medicinal herbs we will take a stroll around White Pine Wellness’ beautiful grounds. Sustainable harvesting and growing techniques will also be discussed. This workshop will include creating your own custom herbal tea blend!
Workshop 3: Gardening 101
Friday, September 15 from 6pm-7:30pm at White Pine Wellness
Are you interested in practicing meditation, but have felt that stillness is a challenge? Many of us think of meditation as sitting in stillness, however movement is actually integral in many forms of meditation. Gardening is one way to practice moving meditation. In this workshop we will learn about how connecting with our outdoor spaces provides a sense of peace, and both physical and mental health benefits. Cassidy Need (owner of Native Edible Designs) will lead us in proper planting techniques as we get our hands dirty. You will go home with a perennial plant to continue practicing your planting meditation in your own yard.