tai chi

Tai Chi in the Garden

Want to feel your best this summer? Come start the day with a weekly Tai Chi class at Nightingale Community Garden every Friday from July 10 – July 31, 9AM-10AM. Tai Chi is an incredibly effective and gentle exercise that improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. Tai Chi is… Read More

meditation

Cancelled – Mindfulness Meditation at Naumkeag

Come and experience an enjoyable flow of guided meditation, walking, meaningful conversation and community, in this 8th annual summer series facilitated by Sandrine Harris. Enjoy deepening your connection with the natural surroundings and views at the gardens of Naumkeag, while learning how to meditate with ease. No prior experience… Read More

herbs

Identifying Medicine in Our Garden: Plant Walk & Herbal-Infused Vinegars

Join herbalist Taina Vargas for a guided walk through the Lenox & Kendall Community garden followed by a demonstration on how to make herbal-infused vinegars. This guided plant walk invites us to slow down and tap into our senses as we engage with the plants growing around us. Learn to… Read More

meditation

Cancelled – Mindfulness Meditation at Naumkeag

Come and experience an enjoyable flow of guided meditation, walking, meaningful conversation and community, in this 8th annual summer series facilitated by Sandrine Harris. Enjoy deepening your connection with the natural surroundings and views at the gardens of Naumkeag, while learning how to meditate with ease. No prior experience… Read More

soil

Healty Urban Soils

Learn simple techniques to support soil health and reduce lead exposure in your community garden or back yard plot. There will be hands on demonstrations and Q&A with local soil science experts from UMASS Extension. There will be rapid soil testing available on site for your home or community… Read More

Kids at dusk

Radiant Pause: A Solstice Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Workshop

The Summer Solstice marks a powerful half-way point in the year-a time tocelebrate our growth and re-align our path. This workshop invites you to move slowly inharmony with the sun. Between poses you will be guided through mid year reflection andintention setting, helping you harness your inner… Read More