Saunders Woods Preserve

Join us for a collaborative, hands-on nature walk where you’ll learn how to become a community scientist. Using the free iNaturalist app, we’ll stroll around the preserve while capturing photos of local plants, animals, and fungi—and tracking biodiversity in real time.  This guided event is perfect for beginners and nature lovers of all ages. You’ll learn how to:  Use iNaturalist to record and ID species.  Contribute to real scientific research.  Help stewardship staff (and scientists) monitor wildlife and protect local ecosystems.  Community science makes a big impact, and anyone can take part. Come explore with us and see how your

Saunders Woods Preserve is a lovely backdrop for practicing mindfulness in motion. Join instructor Aimée Alegria Barry as she leads you through some relaxing, easy steps of Tai Chi walking to bring together mind and body. She’ll also teach several slow-moving Qi Gong stretches to help deepen your breathing and focus. We hope you’ll leave Saunders Woods feeling calm and centered, ready for the rest of your day. About the instructor: Aimee Alegria Barry from Centaur Tai Chi began studying Yang style Tai Chi and Chi Qi Gong more than 30 years ago. She also holds a black belt in