Organic in structure with time for exploration, discussion, and reflection, this walk is an opportunity to get acquainted with local flora, our relationships therein, and to consider ways in which we might integrate foraging into our daily lives and communities. The walk will take place on Saturday, July 22nd from 9am-12noon on Merlin Nature Preserve. Learn more & RSVP here!
WHO SAYS THERE'S NO HALLOWEEN IN NOVEMBER? Not us! With a "not so gentle nudge" from Mother Nature, we extended Halloween into the first weekend of November! Due to unpalatable weather conditions for our regularly scheduled walk date, our free Merlin Meandering has been RESCHEDULED and will now take place…
Please join us for a special hayride-philosophy walk on Sunday, October 13th from 10am-1pm where we’ll be exploring the role of story and imagination across cultures & how these can help us reconnect with nature. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail -- Shane M. Doyle (Independent Educational & Cultural Consultant, Native Nexus Consulting) &…
Please join us on Saturday, November 10th on Merlin Nature Preserve for the second in our Fall-Winter philosophy walk series in conjunction with our Fall-Winter Philosophy Symposium Series about the environment, ethics & conservation stewardship. This walk will explore the topic of landowner/steward-wildlife and habitat relationships, including agricultural and ranching relationships.…
***OUR HALLOWEEN HAYRIDE-PHILOSOPHY WALK IS OFFICIALLY FULL*** Our free October Merlin Meandering will take place on Sunday, October 28th from 10:00am – 1:00pm on Merlin Nature Preserve. Wear your Halloween costumes & get ready for fun! This walk will be geared specifically for kids and will have a Halloween &…
***OUR SEPT. 9TH PHILOSOPHY WALK IS OFFICIALLY FULL.*** Please join us on Sunday, September 9th from 10am-1pm for the first in our Fall-Winter philosophy walk series in conjunction with our Fall-Winter Philosophy Symposium Series about the environment, ethics & conservation stewardship. This walk will explore the topic of public vs. private…
Please join us on Sunday, November 12th from 10am-1pm for part 3 of a 3-part Fall Philosophy Walk series concerning environmental ethics, conservation, preservation, hunting & hunting ethics, governance/policy and community. This walk will be a continuation of our walk 1 & walk 2 conversations from September & October regarding…
****WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOST OUR 1/2 DAY TEEN RETREAT AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED. DUE TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE 1/2 DAY PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES THEREIN, IN ORDER FOR THE EXPERIENCE TO BE EFFECTIVE & BENEFICIAL FOR RETREAT-GOERS, WE…
