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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing at The Meetinghouse\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n  \nIn this serene two-hour experience\, you’ll: \n\nStep away from the seasonal rush and soak up the calming atmosphere of the forest.\nPractice simple mindfulness techniques that lower stress and renew energy.\nConnect with others while tuning into the sights\, sounds\, and scents of the woods.\n\nThe session lasts about 2 hours and is held entirely outdoors—please dress for the weather. Meet outside the Gallery \nWho: Teens and adultsCost: $25 per person \nThis event is limited to 10 people\, so sign up early! \nLet nature be your refuge and discover the rejuvenating power of a quiet walk. \nLed by Heather Cochrane\, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide \n(Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come.)
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/forest-bathing-3/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\n9:00 am – Noon.\nMeet outside the Gallery\nCome remove invasive plants from the wetlands! Dress for the weather. If you can\, bring gloves\, loppers\, clippers\, shovels\, wheelbarrow\, or any other tool that will help.
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/invasive-plant-removal-day/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Become a Citizen Scientist!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\n11:00 am -12:30 pm in the Gallery\n  \nBecome a citizen scientist! Learn how and why you should monitor seasonal occurrences. You can be a part of a long-standing study of climate. \nAges: Middle schooler to adult. \nCost: $25 includes supplies.
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/become-a-citizen-scientist/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Phenology in the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Meetinghouse!\nSaturday\, January 3\, 2026\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n  \nPhenology is the science of nature’s calendar—tracking when things happen outdoors. Think of it like noticing the first spring flowers\, the arrival of migrating birds\, or the changing colors of fall leaves. Scientists use this information to understand how seasons and climate affect plants and animals. \nIn this fun workshop\, you’ll: \n\nLearn what phenology is and why it matters for our planet.\nSee why timing is important\, like how blooming flowers match up with pollinators or how climate change can shift seasons.\nBecome a citizen scientist! Get tips on observing your own backyard\, schoolyard\, or favorite park and sharing your data to help real scientists.\n\nYou’ll receive starter materials to launch your own nature-tracking adventure. \nWho: Middle school students and up\nCost: $20 per person \nCome explore the rhythms of nature—and start noticing the world in a whole new way! \nLed by Heather Cochrane\, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/phenology-in-the-new-year/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Meetinghouse!\nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n  \nDecember is filled with holiday preparations—why not give yourself the gift of peace? Join us for a forest bathing session and take a deep breath in nature’s quiet. \nIn this serene two-hour experience\, you’ll: \n\nStep away from the seasonal rush and soak up the calming atmosphere of the forest.\nPractice simple mindfulness techniques that lower stress and renew energy.\nConnect with others while tuning into the sights\, sounds\, and scents of winter woods.\n\nThe session lasts about 2 hours and is held entirely outdoors—please dress for the weather. \nWho: Teens and adultsCost: $25 per person \nThis event is limited to 10 people\, so sign up early! \nLet nature be your refuge and discover the rejuvenating power of a quiet walk. \nLed by Heather Cochrane\, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide \n(Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come.)
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/forest-bathing-2/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Meetinghouse!\nFriday\, November 28\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n  \nNeed some time to recover from the busyness of Thanksgiving? Join us for a restorative forest bathing session and let nature help you unwind. \nIn this peaceful outdoor experience\, you’ll: \n\nSlow down and reconnect with the natural world through guided mindfulness practices.\nExperience the proven benefits of “forest bathing\,” from reduced stress to greater clarity.\nEnjoy a sense of community while soaking in the sights\, sounds\, and scents of the forest.\n\nThe session lasts about 2 hours and is held entirely outdoors—please dress for the weather. \nWho: Teens and adultsCost: $25 per person \nThis event is limited to 10 people\, so sign up early! \nDiscover how a gentle walk in the woods can refresh both mind and body. \nLed by Heather Cochrane\, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide \n(Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come.)
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/forest-bathing/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Path Work - Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Meetinghouse and help keep our trails open and accessible for the entire community.\n\nPath Work – Invasive Species Removal Day\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nAges: High school and up\n\nIf you have been on our paths\, you know that we have a lot of invasive plants! On this day\, we will be clearing invasive plants within 2 feet of either side of the path from the top to the pond.\n\nPlease dress for the weather and the work. If you have a wheelbarrow\, pick-ax\, loppers or any other tools that will aid in work\, please bring them. It would be good if you somehow mark that they are yours so you get them back at the end of the day.
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/path-work-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Poet & Prophet Within
DESCRIPTION:Join Poets & Prophets at The Meetinghouse for Nurturing the Poet & Prophet Within!\n\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm\n  \nAs leaders\, we are called to serve within this time of deep\, disruptive change\, across the social\, environmental\, and economic divides that we face. You may be feeling the need to respond\, but unsure of how to begin. Start your journey with us as we take a day apart to develop as leaders – as the poet-prophets – that we want to be in the world. \nSpend a day reconnecting with yourself\, community\, and the natural world. Begin with reflection on The Leader as Poet & Prophet\, pause for lunch at The Market\, and continue with a restorative Forest Bathing session. The day closes with chanting and practice in Sanskrit Wisdom and Chanting\, leaving you refreshed\, inspired\, and grounded in new ways of leading and living. \nRegister Here\nEach workshop can be purchased individually\, or buy all three for a discount. \n  \n  \nSchedule Details:\n9:30 am – Gathering with Coffee\, 2nd Floor Shields Hall Gallery \n  \n10:00 am – Poets & Prophets: The Leader as Poet & Prophet\, Shields Hall. Cost: $25 \nLed by Dr. Deborah Rundlett \nYou’ve felt the call to respond to the disruptive challenges of our times—yet the question remains: how? This workshop invites you to nurture the Poet and Prophet within your leadership. \n\nThe Poet gives voice to what our communities are yearning for.\nThe Prophet calls us to courageous action.\n\nTogether\, Poet and Prophet empower us to lead change that brings life—to our communities\, our organizations\, and ourselves. \nFind your voice. Lead with vision. Live with courage. Step into the call: You are both Poet and Prophet! \n  \n12:00 pm – Lunch. Treat yourself to Lunch in the The Market. \n  \n1:00 pm – Poets & Prophets: Forest Bathing\, Side Yard. Cost: $25 \nLed by Heather Cochrane\, Masters of Environmental Studies\, Certified Forest Therapy Guide \nJoin us for a restorative forest bathing session and let nature help you unwind. In this peaceful outdoor experience\, you’ll: \n\nSlow down and reconnect with the natural world through guided mindfulness practices.\nExperience the proven benefits of “forest bathing\,” from reduced stress to greater clarity.\nEnjoy a sense of community while soaking in the sights\, sounds\, and scents of the forest.\n\nDiscover how a gentle walk in the woods can refresh both mind and body. This session is held outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. (Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come!) \n  \n2:30 pm – Afternoon Break \n  \n3:00 pm – Poets & Prophets: Sanskrit Wisdom and Chanting\, Wellness Center. Cost: $40 \nLed by Kate Loewengart\, RYT 200 Hour & Mindfulness Instructor\, Wellness Resident at The Meetinghouse \nThe poetry of Sanskrit wisdom and the prophetic nature of ancient chants have the power to bring us together more deeply as yogis and those hoping to make change in the world. Sanskrit is a language that teaches us that while words have meaning\, it is the physical experience of those words — their vibration — that allow for connection and integration. Kirtan\, or community chanting\, offers a path to experience this vibration through bhakti (BHAK-tee)\, the yoga of devotion; jnana (gyah-nah)\, the yoga of wisdom; and mantra\, the yoga of sound. Designed for anyone curious about mantras and chanting or those with experience ready to practice in community\, this workshop will include a discussion of meaning\, an exploration into the significance of chanting for both the personal and communal\, group chanting\, and a closing restorative practice that savors the energy we create through sound. Each yogi will leave with a deeper understanding of kirtan as a practice\, a chant or mantra that speaks to them\, and a mala to continue practice at home or in community.
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/nurturing-the-poet-prophet-within/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Nature,Wisdom
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice at The Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 21st to honor the summer solstice.\n\nAt The Meetinghouse\, we honor the rhythms of the seasons for care of self and community. This is an invitation to join us for one or more immersions to celebrate the arrival of Summer.\n  \n\n2 pm – Yoga with Wellness Resident\, Claire Walker Moffatt\nAges 14+: While the number 108 is sacred in many traditions it is also thought to connect the sun\, moon and earth. The average distance of the sun and moon to the earth is 108 times their respective diameters. Sun salutations can be modified as needed. We will move slowly on the breath but expect to leave feeling energized and ready to move into the second half of the year.\n3 pm – Forest Bathing with Heather Cochrane\, Environmentalist in Residence\nAll Ages: Also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese\, a regenerative practice that involves using your senses to connect with nature. This practice can help reduce stress\, improve mood and sleep. We invite you to bring an outdoors chair or mat.\n4 pm – Embodied Meditation with Director Deborah Rundlett\nAll Ages: Engaging with the labyrinth\, we will explore a form of walking meditation to connect with your whole person: body\, mind and soul. Options will be offered for those who prefer a sitting meditation.\n\nEach experience – $30\nAll three experiences – $75 \nSign Up Here
URL:https://meetinghouse.life/event/summer-solstice-2025-at-the-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wellness,Wisdom
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