All-Buddhist & Mindfulness Community
Ecodharma Family Play & Picnic
at Wildrock Nature Play and Discovery Center
Join IMCC, Charlottesville Families Sitting Together, Ligmincha International, and other local Buddhist Sanghas as we connect with the natural world and with each other in this family-friendly event. Folks of all ages, families of any shape and size, grandparents, grandchildren, young adults, child-free folks, couples, friendly folks - all are welcome! There will be time to practice as a group and individually along with facilitated nature-based play for children. All are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and share time in community and in nature!
Registration is required and donations to Wildrock are encouraged with a suggested donation of $20/car. No one will be turned away for an inability to donate. Upon registering through IMCC, you will receive a confirmation email through which you must also register with Wildrock. Click the "Redeem Coupon" option to offer a sliding scale donation to Wildrock in this registration and enter FREEVISIT.
Carpooling is encouraged as well, as parking spots are limited and our Mother Earth appreciates our thought in riding with friends! For information about carpooling opportunities, please use this Google Sheet to connect with your fellow Ecosattvas!
**Wildrock does have limited indoor space - masks & social distancing are encouraged for this event while indoors!!
For additional questions, email Liz Reynolds at lizareyn112@gmail.com.
Event Schedule~
3:30 PM Warm-up: Nature Centers
~Wild Rock Nature Play Centers
~Group Nature Mandala with Linda Capacchione
~Trul Khor/ Yoga /5 Elements Practice with Rob Patzig
~Nature Meditative Journaling & Doodling with Linda Capacchione
4:15 p.m. Guided Sitting Meditation/ Nature Connection with Liz Reynolds
~Nature Meditative Journal/ Doodling (Option)
5:00 p.m. Walking meditation with Pat Coffey
5:45 p.m. Introductory Book Exercise from Joanna Macy with Susan Kaufman
“The Mirror Walk”
6:15 p.m. Picnic Dinner Time
Sangha Leaders Introductions from Meditation Communities/ Announcements
Music and Chants, Community Share—Story Telling/ Discussion: Gratitude for Nature's Gifts--
*Open Mic during dinner hour"
7:15 p.m. Closing Statements & Acknowledgements