This program has been postponed due to the current public health emergency. We plan to schedule another astronomy program later in the year. This program is co-sponsored by the Stamford Nature Center, New Canaan Land Trust, and New Canaan Library. Please register on the Library’s event page HERE. Join the Fairfield County Astronomical Society for […]
About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection, observation, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods. To […]
Welcome spring with a special nature-inspired poetry reading at the New Canaan Land Trust. Join us in-person to hear Connecticut Poet Laureate, Margaret Gibson, and other Connecticut Poets read from their new anthology, titled Waking Up to the Earth: Connecticut Poets in a Time of Global Climate Crisis. The event will feature several poet laureates from […]
About the Practice: Join us in a socially-spaced walking meditation of the Still Pond Preserve led by the Community Mindfulness Project. We will end up on the outer perimeter of the Council Ring, a special place that evokes a deep sense of community and togetherness. Discover inner stillness through outer movement in one of New Canaan’s […]
About the Practice: The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which translates to ‘forest bathing’, is the medicine of simply being in the forest. It is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness. The purpose is to slow down and become immersed in the natural environment. The mental and physical health benefits include reducing stress and fostering […]
About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection, observation, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods. To […]
Own a chainsaw but unsure if you are using it safely? Wish you could do storm cleanup yourself, without having to hire help? Then this is the class for you!The New Canaan Land Trust is pleased to offer a full-day chainsaw training class for homeowners and land stewards. The course will cover everything from basic […]
About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection, observation, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods. To […]
Join us on Sunday, October 24th for an afternoon in nature to celebrate Halloween and this beautiful time of the year. We’ll start with a short Halloween-themed nature walk and make our way to the council ring at Still Pond Preserve. There, New Canaan Library’s Children Librarian Marie Aspinwall will read a Halloween story and […]