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Mon, May 6, 2024 5:00 pm
Yin Yoga and Meditation (3-Week Series)
This three week series will pair Yin yoga & meditation for a restorative and grounding practice. Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, yin yoga is a practice of postures performed primarily on the ground for an improvement in flexibility, increased function of the joints and connective tissues as well as an increased sense of energy and vitality in the body. The meditation portion of this class will be beginner-oriented and introduced within the postures of class.
Adults
At Olbrich
Mon, May 6, 2024 6:00 pm
(Virtual) Tai Chi Meditation at Home (6-Week Series)
“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.
Adults
Virtual
Wed, May 8, 2024 10:30 am
Chair Yoga (4-week series)
Chair yoga allows you to be guided through stretches and traditional yoga poses while seated and standing, using a chair as a home base. The chair serves as support to your foundation and allows these positions to be more accessible. Guidance through breath exercises and meditation will be a main component of this class to enhance your overall body awareness.
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, May 9, 2024 5:00 pm
Soils and Plant Nutrition
Soil is literally the foundation for many plants and landscapes. Join Lisa Johnson from UW-Extension for a closer look at soil and learn about its composition, impact on plant nutrition, and how to assess soil and plant health.
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, May 9, 2024 6:00 pm
Stretch, Strengthen and Grow with Essentrics! (5 week series)
Whether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this 5-week series that will prepare your body for gardening season and make you feel your best! This no-impact practice will help your flexibility, range of motion, and improve posture by gently strengthening and stretching all your muscles and joints. This series is suitable for all levels.
Adults
At Olbrich
Fri, May 10, 2024 6:00 pm
Terrarium Workshop (Friday)
Appreciate the little things through building your own terrarium. Conservatory Curator Colten Blackburn will guide you through the process as he shares design, planting, and care techniques from many years of caring for the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Bring your own container to accommodate 3-5 small plants as well as any figurines you bring with you; all other supplies will be provided. More information about container size and materials available upon request.
Adults
At Olbrich
Sat, May 11, 2024 1:00 pm
Terrarium Workshop (Saturday)
Appreciate the little things through building your own terrarium. Conservatory Curator Colten Blackburn will guide you through the process as he shares design, planting, and care techniques from many years of caring for the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Bring your own container to accommodate 3-5 small plants as well as any figurines you bring with you; all other supplies will be provided. More information about container size and materials available upon request.
Adults
At Olbrich
Sat, May 11, 2024 1:00 pm
Sketchy Field Journal
Come laugh and learn in this art & writing workshop! Beginners will learn how to keep a regular sketchbook & "bad haiku" field journal. These mindfulness practices will grow our drawing skills & help us "stop, look, and listen" to the miraculous in the mundane of our own backyards. No skill needed. All supplies provided.
Adults
At Olbrich
Mon, May 13, 2024 5:00 pm
Yin Yoga and Meditation (3-Week Series)
This three week series will pair Yin yoga & meditation for a restorative and grounding practice. Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, yin yoga is a practice of postures performed primarily on the ground for an improvement in flexibility, increased function of the joints and connective tissues as well as an increased sense of energy and vitality in the body. The meditation portion of this class will be beginner-oriented and introduced within the postures of class.
Adults
At Olbrich
Tue, May 14, 2024 6:00 pm
Wild Food and Wild Medicine Walk
Join us for a lively spring walk to explore seasonally available plants for wellness. You will learn to identify the plants of the season, how to respectfully harvest them, and best practices for preparing them for food and medicine.
Adults
At Olbrich