Grounded in Nature with Heron and Wil

Find your grounding, reconnect with nature, and cultivate joy in community!

With the climate crisis and other challenges shaping our world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted. For community members, advocates, and volunteers who care deeply about the world around them, finding a balance between taking action, managing life’s responsibilities, and caring for ourselves can be difficult.

But caring for ourselves isn’t a retreat from caring for the world. It’s an essential part of sustaining our hope, resilience, and capacity for meaningful action. And there’s joy to be found along the way!

Join local Nature Therapist Wil Brunner and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Heron Payne for a restorative day of connection with nature, ourselves, and one another.

Together, we’ll explore simple, accessible practices to support our well-being, including mindfulness meditation, gentle nature connection activities, forest bathing, and opportunities for meaningful conversation. We’ll reflect on how the challenges of our times affect us, share experiences in a supportive community, and make space for the beauty, wonder, and joy that nature can offer.

Whether you’re feeling worn down, looking to reconnect with yourself, or simply wanting to spend some nourishing time outdoors with others who care, this workshop is for you. No previous experience with meditation or nature-based practices is needed.

Come as you are, and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and supported by the land, your community, and yourself!

Free Workshop
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Mikey Hill Park, Milford (indoor backup at Milford Hall)
Registration Required! Click HERE to register. 

Notes about the Workshop

• We plan to spend most of our time outdoors at Mikey Hill Park, exploring nearby natural spaces as participant accessibility and weather allow. In the event of unsuitable weather, we will gather indoors at Milford Hall.

• Activities will be gentle and beginner-friendly, with no strenuous hiking or challenging terrain required. Facilitators will do their best to accommodate different mobility needs. Please let us know of any accessibility considerations when registering.

• Please dress comfortably for the weather, including appropriate footwear and layers for spending time outside in early November.

• We will take a lunch break during the workshop – a hot lunch will be provided with Gluten-Free and Vegan option available.

• Chairs will be available, and participants are welcome to bring anything else that helps them feel comfortable outdoors.