ASL Interpreted Attendance is virtual or in-person ZOOM ATTENDEE NOTICE: Virtual attendees must register via Zoom -- not Eventbrite -- to receive the Zoom link and passcode. Complete your ZOOM ATTENDANCE registration here: https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T_9ygB1BQNK-7NeRfLe1Jw How do we talk about climate change—across scientific, faith, and cultural divides? Kick off this year’s Spirit & Place Festival with […]
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Greet the sun with joyful movement and meditative stillness. This early-morning dance party and sound bath invites you to honor the nature of your body, connect in community, and celebrate a new day with intention. Sol Sessions is a soulful fusion of music, movement, and mindfulness. Start your day with intention, movement, and music at […]
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Limited capacity. Registration required. This workshop is offered twice: Nov. 7 & Nov. 9. This hands-on, earth-honoring workshop invites you to gather, process, and transform local soil into natural pigment. Through ritual, slowness, and creativity, you will reconnect with land, craft handmade paint, and explore soil as story, archive, and art. Join us for Earth […]
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ASL Interpreted Explore your place in and as part of nature through hands-on activities and thoughtful inquiry. Create your own art and contribute to a collaborative weaving project, both utilizing natural materials. Engage with neighbors in prompted conversations that invite curiosity, reflection, and remembering your place in the natural world. Step into nature and explore […]
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Limited capacity. Registration required. Many of us feel alone in our ecological grief. Let's take a guided, multi-sensory forest therapy walk, culminating in a community art ritual that celebrates the natural world while also acknowledging the ongoing loss of its landscapes and species. Led by author Dheepa Maturi (108: An Eco-Thriller) and certified forest therapy […]
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Self-Guided Walks: Nov. 7 – 16 Guided Walks & Activities: Saturday, Nov. 8 & 15 Download a self-guided map and daily schedules by clicking here! Join an all-ages community-wide fossil adventure blending science, nature, and art! Explore Greencastle’s buildings and the DePauw Nature Park on your own with a custom map or participate in a […]
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From tree roots to rivers to vocal cords, all life vibrates. Explore the elemental aspects of Nature within us through focused listening, voice, and movement. Guided by choral artists and soundscape ecologists, participants will create a living soundscape that echoes the vibrational song of Nature and spirit. Experience the sounds of nature and the human voice in a participatory choral exploration. […]
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Limited capacity. Registration required. This workshop is offered twice: Nov. 7 & Nov. 9. This hands-on, earth-honoring workshop invites you to gather, process, and transform local soil into natural pigment. Through ritual, slowness, and creativity, you will reconnect with land, craft handmade paint, and explore soil as story, archive, and art. Questions? Contact 317-274-2462 or sw@shamirawilson.com. […]
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Limited capacity. Registration required. Mindful birding is a practice combining mindfulness with the joy of birding. Connect with the natural world and the birds that inhabit it, letting go of the need to identify (field guide), to focus on what we notice, feel, and wonder (feel guide). Mindful Birding invites participants to slow down and […]
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ASL Interpretation provided by IU Indianapolis's American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program students Explore nature, spirit, and storytelling at this joyful family-friendly event! Enjoy hands-on activities, kid-friendly snacks, story time with special readers, and a keynote by author Kaitlin Curtice. Designed for families and grownups who still cherish a good picture book. Explore spirituality and nature […]
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Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. In this guided exercise, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand, using words, pictures, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. Anyone can journal! […]
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Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions! Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative […]
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Translation is never neutral, and it shapes more than words. In fact, it shapes the very nature of belief. Compare different English translations of sacred texts in small groups and how they have influenced understanding and belief across time, cultures, and communities. Participants will be challenged to rethink the meaning of well-known verses and how […]
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Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. In this guided exercise, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand, using words, pictures, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. Anyone can journal! […]
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Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions! Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative […]
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Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. In this guided exercise, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand, using words, pictures, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. Anyone can journal! […]
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Discover Hopecraft! Part conversation, part hands-on art workshop—“hope crafting” invites those grappling with climate despair to connect through reflection, visual expression, and writing to explore climate hope through the resilient perspectives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous thinkers. Hopecraft invites participants into a hands-on, heart-centered exploration of hope as both a personal practice and a community […]
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Park admission free with registration. Some experiences are timed -- registration is encouraged. Connect with nature through guided hikes, historical building tours, crafts, sound baths, nature journaling, and artistic performances. This family-friendly event offers flexible, hands-on experiences that deepen your relationship with the land and community. Spend a full day immersed in nature at Peace […]
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Self-Guided Walks: Nov. 7 – 16 Guided Walks & Activities: Saturday, Nov. 8 & 15 Download a self-guided tour map and daily schedule by clicking here! Join an all-ages community-wide fossil adventure blending science, nature, and art! Explore Greencastle’s buildings and the DePauw Nature Park on your own with a custom map or participate in […]
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ADDRESS CORECTION: The festival event guide lists an incorrect address. Shalom Mennonite Church is at 6100 E. 32nd St. Experience the healing nature of the woods through a guided walk and hands-on crafts followed by an evening of poetry, stories, and songs around a campfire. All are welcome to experience nature as a place of peace, connection, […]
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Announcement From Grand Griot Productions (11/11/25): "After much reflection and with deep regret, the creative team made the difficult decision to delay the production following a recent bereavement and several health-related challenges within the ensemble." Ticket refunds are available to all patrons and 12 Moods of Heaven hopes to premiere in March 2026. Sign up for […]
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Community Forum & River Clean Up. Attend one or both gatherings. Join Sea Scope’s youth Eco-Warriors for a two-part event exploring environmental justice, community dialogue, and a Fall Creek cleanup. Facilitated by local experts and inspired by Laudato Si, this experience blends spiritual reflection and action. Connect with neighbors of Martindale-Brightwood and our living earth—come […]
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Celebrate the closing of the 30th annual Spirit & Place Festival with an evening of connection, creativity, and community. Enjoy a live spoken word invocation by Manón Voice, music by Premium Blend, delicious local food, and hands-on activities inspired by this year’s festival events. Reflect on the NATURE theme through art, music, and shared experiences […] |
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