RESOURCES
SLOW DOWN HONOR RELAX RESTORE RESET RECONNECT RE-AWAKEN RE-MEMBER
Honoring ancient human practices of nature connection that are reflected in ancestral Indigenous Knowledge all over the world. A slow, immersive nature connection walk or gathering. You will be given directions, in the form of an invitation, that are meant to assist you in relaxing and observing with all of your senses. Unlike a naturalist walk, it isn’t so much about knowing all the names of the plants as it is about noticing which plants you feel pulled to. It is more about being “here” in the present moment than it is about being “there”. You may begin to notice things in a way that you may not have ever noticed before. An integrative mindfulness practice that can help us let all the miscellaneous fall away. Experience the health benefits of Forest Bathing. It is a kind of nervous system “reset”, and has been shown to lower stress hormone production, anxiety, influence immune defense, elevate mood states, creativity, and cognition. It has the potential to remind us of the Interconnection of All Things and our relationship to the Earth.
NATURALIST FOR YOU
In Southern California and beyond, our naturalists offer a wide range of natural and cultural history activities, including guided nature walks, presentations, workshops, classes, field trips, community events, retreats and volunteer opportunities.
Women’s unique perspective in ecological and social justice art
WEAD is a pioneering network of feminist eco-artists, educators, curators, and writers working toward the goal of a just and healthy world. We focus on women’s unique perspectives in ecological and social justice art. WEAD maintains an invaluable website (weadartists.org) that serves as a virtual gallery of eco-artist work, connects artists and curators with exhibition opportunities, and educates and enlightens through its groundbreaking WEAD Magazine.
SD PRESERVES
SDHC currently manages 33 open space preserves in southern California and is contracted to manage an additional 4 once restoration is completed, for a total of nearly 2,000 acres.
Our Collaborative Partners
