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Forest Therapy Walk
2/04/2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
During this winter season, shed your cabin fever and everyday stresses in a unique way by experiencing nature on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! Forest Therapy, also known as “forest bathing,” stems from a Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku. Led by June Leo-Randazzo, a Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, this program invites participants to immerse themselves in nature and open their senses to the surroundings of the forest.
Extensive scientific research has found forest therapy walks to have numerous physical health benefits including activation of the ‘rest and restore’ parasympathetic nervous system, decreases to anxiety and depression, improving creativity, and much more. Your stress will peel away as your nervous system relaxes and you simply experience the medicine of the forest.
During this slow, mindful, and quiet walk, June will provide a series of relaxing invitations to engage all your senses, release your mind chatter, and deepen connections to nature, allowing you to connect with yourself and others through nature in new ways. You will have opportunities throughout for both individual reflection and to come together as a group to listen and share what we are noticing. The walk ends with a tea ceremony with wildcrafted tea foraged from the area and snacks as we gather around an outdoor fire where we start and end this 2 hour walk.
This program is designed for ages 14 and up and adults.
Cost: $30
In Search of Weird Winter
2/10/2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Plants and animals meet the challenges of winter in some surprisingly weird ways. Let’s take a spin around the Valley Trail in search of winter spiders, stoneflies, and small mammals to discover how embracing weird solutions can be quite wonderful.
This program is designed for adults.
Please dress for the weather. Snowshoes will be provided if necessary.
"Love Letters" a play by A.R. Gurney
2/10/2023 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Auburn Players present "Love Letters" a play written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Virginia Fennessy.
The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards – in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
We hope to see you there!
Galentine's Blooms & Bubbles
2/11/2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, February 11th, from 12PM-3PM, for this Galentine's event! Build your own bouquet with Sandra Schmidt & Fleur De Lis Florals, enjoy mimosas and snacks, and relax in our venue styled by She Rents Vintage. Grab your besties and come have some fun!
Legion Auxiliary Pierogi Sale
2/11/2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1st annual American Legion Auxiliary Pierogi Sale
Saturday February 11th 1pm - 4pm
$10 per dozen PREPAY by Monday February 6th
$12 per dozen at the door
"Love Letters" a play by A.R. Gurney - Dinner & Show
2/12/2023 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Auburn Players present "Love Letters" a play written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Virginia Fennessy.
The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards – in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
This specific performance will include dinner and show at Next Chapter Brewpub. Menu is posted on our website.
We hope to see you there!
Clever Corvids: Crows, Ravens, and Jays in Winter
2/17/2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Corvids such as crows, ravens, and jays are known for their intelligence, adaptability, and social nature. On this walk around the preserve, we will search for corvids, learn about their behavior, and discover how they are similar to us humans.
This program is designed for teens and adults.
Please dress for the weather. Bring binoculars if you have them; snowshoes will be provided if necessary.
This program will involve a brief hike on moderately hilly terrain.
Wonders of Winter Water at Baltimore Woods
2/18/2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Water’s uniqueness defines winter. Through hands-on activities, we will learn about how water’s special properties create the beautiful, crystalline snowflakes of this season, and we will explore how the difference of only a few degrees in temperature can mean the difference between manageable rain and an unwieldy foot of snow. Join us for this family program as we discover the science behind one of the most important substances on Earth.
This program is designed for ages 7 and up.
Please dress for the weather. Snowshoes will be provided if necessary.
Music with Ben Wayne at Skaneateles Brewery
2/19/2023 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Animal Signs: Basics of Tracking
2/25/2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Tracking uses the skills of observation and deduction to tell the story of life in the woods. In this program, we’ll learn how to identify and interpret signs of animals. Then, we’ll put our skills into practice to get to know the daily lives of animals at Baltimore Woods.
This program is designed for adults.
Please dress for the weather. Snowshoes are available to use during the program.
This program will involve a hike with moderate hills.
Music with Patrick Young at Skaneateles Brewery
2/26/2023 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Garden Design for Homeowners and Gardeners
2/28/2023 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Individualized instruction in providing an opportunity for the homeowner or gardener to design or renovate your own garden/landscape. The intent is for you to walk away with a completed Garden Design Plan of your property.
