Field School: Waxing, Waning, and Wellness

American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs said, "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." So, with that in mind we are offering this mindfulness-focused field school. Let the moon be your guide as you experience personal restoration and a deeper connection with nature during this fun and light-hearted retreat on the Outer Cape. Experience mindfulness in nature through a combination of activities including mindful bird watching, nature journaling, and sensory exploration. Throughout the field school, we will also focus on bird language, learning the five voices of the birds and key behavioral patterns that reveal what is happening in the bird ecology. A moonrise campfire on the beach will end our first day.

Spending time in the natural world has been shown to have restorative health benefits, and our bodies long for time interacting with nature. It stimulates our senses and provides the feeling of harmony, balance, and stability. The very essence of the word recreation means to restore and create anew! We hope our time together exploring the beautiful coastal landscape of the Outer Cape will increase your sense of awareness and appreciation of the natural world and yourself.

This is one of several Cape Cod Field Schools offered. For a complete list visit www.massaudubon.org/capecodfieldschools

Photo credit: Deborah Hart

You may also like the following events from Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary:

• This Friday, 26th September, 08:30 am, Bird Research in Action in Wellfleet
• This Sunday, 28th September, 04:30 pm, Marine Life Cruise in East Dennis
• Next Friday, 3rd October, 08:30 am, Bird Research in Action in Wellfleet

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Wellfleet.