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A WALK OF DISCOVERY AND RECIPROCITY
Gratitude
(noun)
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A strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you.
Michael Kaeshammer
November 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm Festival Theatre, Wolfville Acadia Performing Arts Series
(902) 542-5500 or 1-800-542-8425 • pas.acadiau.ca CONNECT WITH NATURE – A WALK OF DISCOVERY AND RECIPROCITY
Samuel Jean, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
In this digital age, many of us tend to spend less and less time outside in nature, and there is no app that provides all the benefits that we get from being outdoors.
Nature gives us many gifts. As mentioned in one of Richard Louv’s last books, Vitamin N, a growing body of research indicates that spending time in nature leads to improved physical and mental health and stimulates learning and creativity. In return, more than ever, Nature needs all of us to not only find ways to reduce our ecological footprint, but also to leave the places that we use and visit in a better state than when we first entered them. It is essential that we as humans take action and ensure that we give back at least as much as we take.
It is in this spirit of reciprocity that a group of Acadia University students from the Community Program Design course (CODE 3023) designed an event that will take place at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and along the Acadia Woodland Trails on Sunday, November 13th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Extreme weather date November 20.)
During this guided interactive outdoor walk, you will learn about our forest region, develop land stewardship skills and experience the restorative powers of nature by planting native trees and pulling invasive species while meeting new people and enjoying mindful moments in the woods.
Spend a Sunday afternoon engaging with the Wapna’ki Forest region, appreciating its beauty and allowing nature to awaken your senses; come learn about what you can do for nature and what nature can do for you. We’ll start and conclude our afternoon together around the firepit on the main lawn of the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Dress warmly and wear comfortable hiking shoes!
Quinn Woollven, third year Community Development student, says “We are all so excited to welcome the community to the Gardens and the Woodland Trails as part of our program and we hope to see you on November 13th. Come alone or bring your whole family for an afternoon of fun”.
Space for this event is limited so please register in advance. To reserve your spot, fill this registration form: https://forms.gle/V58HJwiXXJ27zBGc7. ❧
The Acadia Woodland Trails are open to the public year-round. (Photo: Samuel Jean)
