How do moments of joy, connection, peace, and delight in nature contribute to overall well-being? We will enjoy seated nature meditations, breath awareness, optional reflections/sharing together, and a mindfulness practice. A walking meditation may include grass or trail surfaces.

We can improve our mental wellbeing in small sips of delight that spark our joy. Coregulate your system with a tree, the pond, the sky, and the air. What has changed in your body, mind, and emotions as we move into warmer weather?

Share stories (optional) and connect with others about places and times when resuming outdoor playfulness or basking in springtime delight shifted your outlook.

Bring something to sit on outside like a mat or cushion. Will be outdoors if weather permits, otherwise in the conservatory with the plants.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.

Wednesday walks begin at 5:30 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.