Events

Improve the health of your local environment through a wide variety of fun events.

Feeling cooped up? All our classes will enhance your mind, body and spirit by participating in the joys and rhythms of nature with friends and neighbors.

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All Classes
Browse all our upcoming classes to find activities that fit you and your goals.

Thu 08 Jun
Summer Yoga + Forest Bathing
Hickory Hill Park- Bloomington St
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Jun 08, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hickory Hill Park- Bloomington St, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Honor the seasons within and without with the practice of Forest Bathing and Yoga.
Wed 21 Jun
Early Summer Forage
Willow Creek Park
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Jun 21, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr, Iowa City, IA
Practice finding yummy greens and berries through playful activities.
Sun 09 Jul
Create a Magical Fairy/Gnome Garden
McPherson Park
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Jul 09, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Explore the mythology around fairies and gnomes as you create a dwelling for them to bring home to your yard, patio or secret hiding space.
Tue 11 Jul
Nourished: Nutrition's Impact on Mental Health
Webinar via Zoom
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Jul 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Webinar via Zoom
A training for Mental Health providers. Certificate of attendance and CEU information provided.
Wed 12 Jul
Forage for Urban Edibles
Glendale Park
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Jul 12, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Glendale Park, 1250 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA
It’s a weed until it’s lunch.
Sat 15 Jul
Forest Bathing with Kayaks
Lake MacBride Boat Rental
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Jul 15, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lake MacBride Boat Rental, Lake MacBride Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333, USA
Enjoy the healing benefits of forest bathing while kayaking.
Sat 22 Jul
Create Your Herbal First Aid Kit
Plantchanters Home Garden
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Jul 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Plantchanters Home Garden, 2022 H St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Learn how herbs can be used for first aid and prepare them hands on.
Wed 02 Aug
Full Moon Nature + Forest Therapy with the Water
Kent Park (Dam Parking Lot, South End)
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Aug 02, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Kent Park (Dam Parking Lot, South End), 2048 Hwy 6 NW Oxford, Iowa
Experience the practice of bathing in the medicine of the full moon and Sister Water.
Thu 10 Aug
Create a Soothing Sensory Garden
Iowa City
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Aug 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Iowa City, 307 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA
Experience how plants can awaken your senses and bring peace to your mind. Together, we will establish a raised bed sensory garden.
Wed 16 Aug
Yoga with the Trees in City Park
Upper City Park
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Aug 16, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Upper City Park, 200 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Gentle movement through tree-supported postures to refresh body and mind and enliven the spirit.
Tue 29 Aug
Mushroom Foraging 101
Harvest Preserve
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Aug 29, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
Learn to safely and enjoyably forage for mushrooms, including the best conditions for foraging and how to identify mushrooms.
Wed 13 Sep
Yoga with the Stones at Harvest Preserve
Harvest Preserve
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Sep 13, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Harvest Preserve , 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
Settle into a quiet meadow and practice yoga in the company of mysterious, standing stones.
Fri 22 Sep
Autumnal Equinox: A Holistic Gathering
Harvest Preserve
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Sep 22, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harvest Preserve , 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
Come gather in community to honor all that has been provided for us by our bountiful mother.
Sat 14 Oct
Earth Based Tie-Dye
Harvest Preserve
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Oct 14, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA
Learn how to create stunning hand made items using only natural earth based dyes, keep the items for yourself or gift them to a loved one!
Fri 27 Oct
Full Moon Forest Bathing at the Black Angel's Cemetery
Iowa City
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Oct 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Iowa City, 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
A Full Moon and a cemetery in the season of Halloween….need we say more?!
Thu 30 Nov
Honoring the Seasons with Nature + Forest Therapy
Kent Park ( Dam parking lot, South end)
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Nov 30, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kent Park ( Dam parking lot, South end), Kent Park, Iowa, USA
Honor the season and the nearing completion of a year with some Nature Medicine.