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Wildflower Walk – Tannery Brook Preserve

with Amy Witt

May

May 13th, 2025

$30 More Info

Did you know that Jack in the Pulpits can change their sex? Or that a Trout Lily have spotted leaves that resemble trout? Are you curious to learn more about the wildflowers and trees that make their home in the Maine woods? Meet the native wildflowers and trees along the trails at Tannery Brook Preserve. Our outing will incorporate plant folklore, identification, and the gifts each plant has to share. Amy is passionate about nature, plants, and all things connected to Mother Earth. Officially, she's a Naturalist, Garden Coach, Horticulturist, Educator, and the enthusiastic Nature Spirit guided, Director of Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me).

Tuesday, 5/13 (rain date 5/14), 5:30pm-7:30pm, Tannery Brook Preserve, $30

** Our walk will take place at Tannery Brook Preserve. We will meet at the trailhead on Wentworth Dr.**

Tai Chi I Session II

with Laurie Huenteo

Apr

April 3rd to May 22nd, 2025

$69 More Info

In Beginner Tai Chi, students will learn the physical movements of both Qigong and Tai Chi Quan and the philosophy behind the practice. Each class begins with Qigong movements. One must be focused, calm, and present to practice Tai Chi properly. The Qigong helps us get there. We then incorporate some gentle muscle-building and stretching. Strength training and stretching aim to develop the ability to perform postures properly. The last part of each class is dedicated to practicing the Tai Chi postures, eventually putting them together into form. The class is foundational. The study and practice of Tai Chi Quan is a lifelong one. It is a fantastic mental and physical exercise that can be modified for most restrictions or needs. No equipment is required. Wear comfortable clothing. Laurie has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi & Qigong for 14 years. Tai Chi has become her passion, and she finds it a perfect exercise that encompasses balance, relaxation, focus, strength, stretching, cognitive stimulation, and discipline. It is a gentle, beautiful, meditative form of expression that is also a true martial art with defensive application.

Session II: 7 classes, Thursdays, 4/3-5/22 (no class 4/24), 6:00pm-7:00pm, GMS, $69