Join us for this year’s Ridges Reads book club, “The Nature of Kinship”. We’ll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. This year’s Ridges Reads pick is Losing Eden by Lucy Jones. During our first Ridges Reads meeting, we’ll discuss Losing Eden. Are we disconnected from the natural world? If so, how do we reconnect? Mark your calendars for the first virtual meeting: Tuesday, January 14th , and the first in-person meeting: Thursday, January 16th.
Ridges Reads 2025: The Nature of Kinship Schedule
Virtual Sessions: Tuesday, January 14th, Tuesday, January 28th, Tuesday, February 11th
In-Person Sessions: Thursday, January 16th, Thursday, January 30th, Thursday, February 13th
Session Descriptions:
Tuesday, January 14th Virtual Session: Join us for our virtual book discussion! We'll dive into Losing Eden by Lucy Jones, exploring themes of connection, community, and wellbeing.
Thursday, January 14th In-Person Session: Join us at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center for our in-person book discussion! We'll dive into Losing Eden by Lucy Jones, exploring themes of connection, community, and wellbeing.
Tuesday, January 28th Virtual Session: Join us for a special virtual Ridges Reads program with Deb Fitzgerald. Deb will lead us virtually through a yoga class that emphasizes mindfulness practices to help participants achieve a deeper connection with nature. This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Deb is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for more than 20 years.
Thursday, January 30th In-Person Session: Join us for a special in-person Ridges Reads program with Deb Fitzgerald. Deb will lead us through an evening yoga class in person at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. The class will emphasize mindfulness practices to help participants achieve a deeper connection with nature. This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Deb is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for more than 20 years.
Note: Please bring your own yoga mat!
Tuesday, February 11th Virtual Session: Join us for a special virtual Ridges Reads program with Jane Burress. Jane will lead us through an evening class about Forest Bathing. This class is suitable for ages 16 & up. Jane is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and owner of Doorway to Nature LLC, which promotes wellness, harmony, community, and environmental stewardship, by partnering with nature and connecting people with nature’s offerings.
Thursday, February 13th In-Person Session: Join us for a special in-person Ridges Reads program with Jane Burress. Jane will lead us through an evening class about Forest Bathing at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. This class is suitable for ages 16 & up. Jane is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and owner of Doorway to Nature LLC, which promotes wellness, harmony, community, and environmental stewardship, by partnering with nature and connecting people with nature’s offerings. Attendees should come dressed to be outside for part of the program.
Ridges Reads is a FREE program series! We ask that you register in advance as we have limited space available for both programs.
Accessible programming is made possible through generous donations of individuals like you. If you would like to donate to The Ridges to support our mission, including providing accessible programming for our community, additional donations are accepted and appreciated via the registration portal!
If you have any questions regarding the Ridges Reads events, please contact Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 extension 115.