Join us for our annual celebration of the shortest day of the year. This event offers a choice between a guided walk with naturalist Mike Weilbacher, a yin-style yoga class with Melissa Gyuraki, and creative crafts for the whole family brought to you by our very own Lily P.A.D.S educators. We’ll come back together at the end for hot drinks, light refreshments, and a sunset bonfire by the river! Feel free to reach out to Colleen at cwinslow@glenfoerd.org with any questions you may have.

Solstice celebration schedule of activities:

3:15 pm- choose to attend one of the following: nature walk, yin-style yoga class, or crafts with Lily P.A.D.S (see descriptions below)

4:15 pm- bonfire and refreshments

Nature walk with Mike Weilbacher: Today marks the winter solstice, the very first day of winter. But what exactly happens on this solstice day? And how did cultures from around the world and across time mark the moment? On a guided outdoor walk, naturalist Mike Weilbacher shares the science, legends, and traditions of the season, from the Stonehenge to Native American woodhenges, from decking the halls to kissing under the mistletoe. Mike weaves into the walk what's happening to Glen Foerd's plants and animals during the season too. Please dress warmly for this excursion.

Yin-style Yoga in the Mansion with Melissa Gyuraki: Join us for a calming yoga practice that honors rest and reflection with just a touch of inner heat as we move into winter and welcome the return of sunlight. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and bring your own yoga mat-- you will be able to store belongings inside for the duration of the event.

Creative Crafts with Lily P.A.D.S: At our Lily PADS craft table, we'll be decorating lanterns to add a little light to the cold, dark months ahead! All materials will be supplied, just come ready to create!