Ready to explore the arrival of spring’s beauty? Signs of spring pop up with tree buds, spring ephemerals, early cherries, and dogwoods. This tour uncovers the delight of a new season. Free with general admission.

Three Wednesdays: January 28, February 4, 11*
Members: $70 • Non-members: $80

The invitation is to keep moving, warm ourselves from the inside out.  Each week we will combine elements of Open Floor Dance, Nia Technique and mindfulness practices as we explore the hidden gems of the Morris in winter. We will begin indoors to warm up before hiking to a location to dance and move with the quiet of the season. Several scientific studies have shown that getting exposure to natural light on winter mornings helps improve mental health and sleep. 
 
These classes are appropriate for all abilities and fitness levels, no experience necessary, just a willingness to explore on a winter adventure. This will be a hybrid indoor/outdoor class so please dress appropriately and in layers. In the case of very cold weather or precipitation, we will spend more time indoors. We will meet at the Welcome Center.

Lisa has been teaching embodied movement and dance since 2011, including in therapeutic settings. She is a certified teacher of Nia Technique and Open Floor Dance Practice. 

*Single-session walk-ins always welcome on fair-weather days $30. Exact change cash payment is required; please arrive 10-15 minutes early. (no member discount)

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

Honor the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. with a reflective, heart-centered morning in nature. Join Maura Manzo of Camaraderie for a guided mindful walk through the peaceful paths of Morris, followed by a loving kindness meditation that cultivates compassion for ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. 

This gentle, all-levels experience invites you to slow down, connect with the natural world, and reflect on themes of nonviolence, kindness and unity. Through the combined practices of mindful walking and meditation, you’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and more deeply attuned to the values that Dr. King celebrated. 

Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring an open heart to this reflective MLK Day gathering. 

Camaraderie will be donating all proceeds to Weavers Way Co-op’s Food for All Program.

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

And you thought all trees look alike in winter! Join Botanical Scientist Cynthia Skema to learn to see both the obvious as well as the more subtle characteristics that make winter tree identification interesting. The class will begin indoors with a lecture introducing essential identification techniques and a review of important winter characteristics such as bud morphology, habit, leaf and bundle scars, bark, and fruit. The group will then move outside for a stroll through the Morris to put your knowledge to work. Dress for the weather. 

Spring has sprung, and we’re staying out late! To celebrate the first day of spring, the Morris will stay open late — until 7 pm. Wander the garden, chase the daylight, and kick off the season right. More daylight. More garden. More love. Come play in the garden a little longer. Last entry time: 6:30 pm. Free with general admission.

Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. All types of families welcome. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace, use strollers, and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid friendly. Free with general admission.

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Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during these walks! The Fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature — come for the cardio, stay for the conversation! Free with general admission. 

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