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SUMMARY:Mother Nature Retreat: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to slow down\, breathe\, and experience the peace that nature offers. \nJoin guide Stacey Vinci for a slow-paced\, sensory guided walk\, wander\, and reflection at Saunders Woods Preserve. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach can promote wellness and healing\, regulate the nervous system\, support the immune system\, prevent burnout\, and help strengthen our relationship with the natural world. \nAs part of this restorative experience\, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage in nature journaling—whether through reflective writing\, sketching\, or both. Notebooks and colored pencils will be provided\, allowing you to capture your impressions of the natural world in your own creative way. \nAll walks are invitational and trauma informed. We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a relaxing tea tasting and delicious light snacks\, the perfect way to unwind and savor the flavors of nature. \nAbout the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified forest therapy guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Stacey has been in practice for 14 years supporting individuals\, communities\, and family systems in generational healing\, growth\, and change. Stacey facilitates embodied wellness through somatic\, trauma-informed\, and nature-based offerings.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mother-nature-retreat-forest-bathing-nature-journaling-2/
LOCATION:Saunders Woods Preserve\, 1020 Waverly Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035
CATEGORIES:explore the natural world,general,health and wellness,member perks
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SUMMARY:Soften & Surrender: Mini Wellness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an opportunity to release your over-stimulated mind and over-taxed body? Take some time for yourself at our mini wellness retreat at Hildacy Preserve. Come gather with others in a safe and nurturing environment to help release unnecessary stress and renew your spirits. \nDuring the session\, Christina Fittipoldi will lead us in a gentle yoga practice\, accessible for all\, and breathwork to support self-awareness. \nIf the weather permits\, we will explore the beauty of Hildacy Preserve with a moving meditation connecting us to nature to soothe our souls. \nWe will finish our morning with a sound bath with singing bowls played on and off the body for deep relaxation and grounding offered by Mindie Hung. The singing bowls grant the mind the opportunity to disconnect and turn inward. \nAbout the instructors: \nChristina Fittipoldi: Completed a 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training in May 2015 and began teaching a wide variety of asana movements at multiple studios. Eager to dive deeper\, she completed the 300-hour teacher training at Main Line Yoga Shala in December 2019 entitled “Agni Moksha.” She enjoys guiding students mindfully through safe and responsible movement using body and breath awareness\, allowing students to journey within. \nMindie Hung: In 2017\, she became a certified vibrational sound therapy practitioner with the Vibrational Sound Association after her own healing journey began while experiencing the power of sound healing. Since then\, she has had many clients report feeling a deeper sense of connection to self\, feeling more relaxed\, better sleep and overall well-being. Some benefits of sound healing include improved mental focus\, reduced stress and anxiety\, and improved mood.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/soften-surrender-mini-wellness-retreat/
LOCATION:Hildacy Preserve\, 1031 Palmers Mill Road\, Media\, Pennsylvania\, 19063
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,member perks
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SUMMARY:Virtual Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Event
DESCRIPTION:For those of you who may have missed our first session\, we are back by popular demand. This time we will be joined by the Executive Chef of Jeffery A Miller Catering to learn about their incredible move towards reuse. Then we will lean how businesses can use the tools in the Philly Unwrapped Toolkit and the final portion of the session will be a 50 minute participatory engagement session lead by Trash Academy. If you want less waste in your community\, less toxic packaging and more cost savings on the businesses side\, this is for you. \nREAD MORE: \nPhilly Unwrapped is a coalition-driven initiative working to establish a city-wide reuse system in Philadelphia. Our work is focused on reducing single-use waste\, protecting public health\, and creating the conditions for reuse to become standard practice across our city’s businesses\, institutions\, and communities. \nWe invite you to register for our second virtual session on May 11th from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (A zoom link will be sent out when you register).This gathering is part of a six-part series that includes two additional in-person sessions. Each convening is an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding\, strengthen partnerships\, and move this work forward together. \nThis session will focus on two areas: \nFirst\, we will examine the business case for reuse. Participants will share real examples of organizations transitioning away from single-use packaging and serviceware\, including the financial savings\, operational considerations\, and the impact on customer health and community trust. \nSecond\, Trash Academy will lead a community engagement session where participants are invited to share their own questions\, barriers\, and considerations around reuse adoption. This is an important part of our process. Building a system that works for Philadelphia requires honest input from the organizations and communities who will be part of it. \nWe are asking anchor institutions\, businesses\, neighborhood associations\, CDCs\, BIDs\, chambers\, and community organizations to register\, attend\, and stay engaged. This work depends on sustained participation from across the city. \nBest Regards\, \nPartners and Collaborators\, \nECHO Systems \nThe Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia \nTrash Academy \nRethink Disposable\, a project of Clean Water Fund \nAnd the Philly Unwrapped Coalition \nFunding support provided by EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-philly-unwrapped-community-waste-reduction-engagement-event/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Free,General Events,health and wellness,Local Food,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Mother Nature Retreat: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to slow down\, breathe\, and experience the peace that nature offers. \nJoin guide Stacey Vinci for a slow-paced\, sensory guided walk\, wander\, and reflection at Saunders Woods Preserve. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach can promote wellness and healing\, regulate the nervous system\, support the immune system\, prevent burnout\, and help strengthen our relationship with the natural world. \nAs part of this restorative experience\, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage in nature journaling—whether through reflective writing\, sketching\, or both. Notebooks and colored pencils will be provided\, allowing you to capture your impressions of the natural world in your own creative way. \nAll walks are invitational and trauma informed. We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a relaxing tea tasting and delicious light snacks\, the perfect way to unwind and savor the flavors of nature. \nAbout the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified forest therapy guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Stacey has been in practice for 14 years supporting individuals\, communities\, and family systems in generational healing\, growth\, and change. Stacey facilitates embodied wellness through somatic\, trauma-informed\, and nature-based offerings.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mother-nature-retreat-forest-bathing-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Saunders Woods Preserve\, 1020 Waverly Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,explore the natural world,general,health and wellness,member perks
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath. \nPlease bring a mat\, water bottle\, and any props you may like to use.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-in-the-garden-13/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,member perks
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SUMMARY:Birds & Belonging: A Walk with Philly Queer Birders
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, community\, and spring vibes abound. Join us as Natural Lands teams up with Philly Queer Birders for an inclusive\, all-levels bird walk at Hildacy Preserve. \nThis relaxed outing welcomes LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to enjoy spring migration\, learn about local birds\, and connect with community in a supportive outdoor space. \nNo birding experience required—just curiosity and a love of being outside. \nAbout our partners: Philly Queer Birders\, founded in March 2021\, is a monthly group that builds LGBTQIA+ community through birding while exploring Philadelphia’s parks and natural spaces\, plus surrounding areas. The group welcomes all skill levels\, emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity\, and centers queer experiences\, offering a fun\, supportive environment for anyone who appreciates birds. \nThe songbirds\, raptors\, waterfowl\, and shorebirds—about 300 recorded species—that rely on habitats under Natural Lands care are not just beautiful but also essential to the health of our planet. What’s more\, they are environmental indicators\, warning us of climate shifts and other ecosystem changes. \nLearn more about what Natural Lands is doing for bird conservation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/birds-belonging-a-walk-with-philly-queer-birders/
LOCATION:Hildacy Preserve\, 1031 Palmers Mill Road\, Media\, Pennsylvania\, 19063
CATEGORIES:Birding,explore the natural world,general,health and wellness,Nature Walks,NextGen
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SUMMARY:Nature as Healer: A (Grief) Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“The people cannot be healed until the land is healed. The land cannot be healed until the people are healed by the land.” – Martin Prechtel\, author \nNature can be a great healer for the heartaches we all experience along our journey. Join Naila Francis\, founder of This Hallowed Wilderness\, for a writing workshop to explore the restorative power of nature (right around Earth Day). \nTogether\, we will walk through the shady woods and sunny meadows of Hildacy Preserve\, listening to our inner voices\, on this inspiring nature immersion that also invites us into reciprocal relationship with the land and wildlife. \nBring a notebook and a writing instrument for this workshop. (We will also have some available.) \nOur stroll through the woods will be silent\, followed by some meditative time beside the flowing Crum Creek\, and quiet reflection. \nYou will be invited to share whatever you wish in a “sacred circle\,” but this is not required. The intent of this event is to bring people together\, whatever their losses and struggles\, and to connect with others and the natural world at their own comfort level. \nAbout our instructor: Naila is a grief coach and death midwife who companions people on their grief journey through multiple spaces and practices\, including meditations in nature and the written word.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-as-healer-a-grief-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Hildacy Preserve\, 1031 Palmers Mill Road\, Media\, Pennsylvania\, 19063
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,explore the natural world,general,health and wellness,member perks,Nature Walks
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath. \nPlease bring a mat\, water bottle\, and any props you may like to use.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-in-the-garden-14/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,member perks
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SUMMARY:Trek-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:celebrate America’s 250 years with 250 miles. \nJoin Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking\, trekking\, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands’ nature preserves or at our public garden Wildflower-filled meadows\, shady forests\, boulder-strewn stream valleys\, wetlands teeming with life\, vibrant native plant gardens\, and coastal marshland habitat… our 23\,000+ acres span 2 states and 13 counties – plenty of space to log your miles. \nFrom January 1 through December 31\, 2026\, we’re inviting you to walk\, stroll\, hike\, or run 250 miles at our properties to commemorate our country’s 250 years. \nWhether you’re hitting the trails alone\, with friends\, or your four-legged\, furry friend\, (remember to leash) every step counts. Natural Lands is committed to creating opportunities for joy\, discovery\, belonging\, and connection in the outdoors for everyone. \nRegister for free below.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trek-a-thon-4/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,virtual events
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SUMMARY:Spring Awakening: Forest Bathing for Wellness
DESCRIPTION:As winter loosens its quiet hold\, the forest begins awakening. Step into this tender moment of early spring during this slow\, sensory-rich walk through the woods. Instructor Stacey Vinci’s gentle\, heart-centered approach aims to soothe the nervous system\, rekindle the spirit\, and restore balance in a time when many of us move too quickly to notice the beauty at our feet. \nAll walks are invitational and trauma-informed\, offering space for whatever you bring and however you arrive. We’ll close our time together sharing a calming tea tasting and light snacks—an unhurried moment to savor the simple gifts of the season. \nAbout the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified forest therapy guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Stacey has been in practice for 14 years supporting individuals\, communities\, and family systems in generational healing\, growth\, and change. Stacey facilitates embodied wellness through somatic\, trauma-informed\, and nature-based offerings.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-awakening-forest-bathing-for-wellness/
LOCATION:Hildacy Preserve\, 1031 Palmers Mill Road\, Media\, Pennsylvania\, 19063
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,member perks
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