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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Wetland Tour & Presentation -- Choose one or both! Registration strongly encouraged. Discover how wetlands sustain communities by cleaning water, protecting them from floods, sheltering rare species, and more. Through an (optional) wetland tour, breathtaking photo exhibit, and three community-expert presentations, learn about ongoing wetland conservation efforts. Indiana’s Wetland Wonders shines a spotlight on the […]
Free park admission – tell gate attendant you’re there for a Spirit & Place event. Walk through a peaceful urban park while reflecting on nature’s spiritual power. With pauses for poetry, scripture, and quiet conversation, this contemplative walk explores “thin spaces”—where heaven and earth feel especially close—and invites you to reconnect with self, spirit, and […]
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! […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
