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Summer's Beauty
This beautiful tiger swallowtail was caught mid-sip by amazing nature photographer Diane Routt on our last Tracking day in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Summer's beauty is breathtaking whether experienced in the small gifts nature offers or the grand vistas. We hope you'll get out and experience nature's wonders as much as possible this summer. As one TreeSong visitor explained it, "Nature is balm for the soul."
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Upcoming classes for adults
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Celtic Wisdom: The Presence of the Divine in Nature with Rev. Kathleen Verigin
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seekers of ancient wisdom are invited to explore the tenets of Celtic spirituality. In particular, we will focus on Celtic tree lore. TreeSong is the perfect location, with its stunning beauty and tranquility of forest and river. Within this sacred grove, Rev. Kathleen will bring alive Celtic tree lore through storytelling, song, meditation, and group dialogue.
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Click here for more info. and to register.
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Tracking Classes with L.J. Hunter
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The following sentiment was shared by one of the participants in a recent tracking class: "I come away from Linda's tracking classes feeling more connected to nature and full of new knowledge about the plants and animals who live in our forests. Linda is a gifted teacher and an extremely skilled tracker."
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A lovely community of folks is forming around Linda and her skilled mentorship. We invite you to join us and experience nature in a more intimate and exciting way.
Here's a list of upcoming classes:
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~ Sun., July 12th, 9am- 5pm, Mountain Bike Tracking
~ Sat., Aug. 8, 9am-4pm, Tracking for Practical Applications/Animal Tracking
~ Sun., Aug. 30th, 4pm-7pm, Kayak Tracking
Click here for more details and to register.
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A moment of gratitude
We at TreeSong feel grateful for the absolutely incredible teachers that are showing up to share their gifts. We sure hope you will partake in these rich opportunities, for what is being offered is truly unique and enriching.
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African Hand Drumming Basics
Tues., July 14th, 7pm-9pm (6:00pm potluck)
Turns out that Linda Hunter is not just an amazing tracker, she's also a skilled drummer (among other things!). She and her husband, Mike McHugh, are teaming up to bring us this wonderful drumming class.
Click here to find out more!
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Birding in the Pacific Northwest with Laura Whittemore,
Saturday, August 1st, 9am-2pm
Instructor Laura Whittemore has been teaching classes in beginning birding and birding by ear for the Audubon Society of Portland since 2000. Through this class, she hopes to enhance your time outdoors by teaching you to identify birds, our most accessible and visible wildlife. In this class, you’ll learn what characteristics, or field marks, make each species unique and how watching behavior alone can tell you a great deal about a bird’s life history. Learn how and where to look for birds, listen for their songs and calls, and gain a deeper appreciation for everyday encounters with the many species in our urban and natural areas.
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Senses of Wonder: a 24-hour Rejuvenation Retreat for Women
with Heather Jolma Fray and Michelle Fox
Sat., Aug. 22nd at noon to Sat., Aug. 23rd at noon
This retreat into the serene riverside forest is an opportunity to give yourself 24 hours to reconnect, rejuvenate and explore nature, inside and out, through yoga, meditation, singing/chanting, silence, walks, and focused sensory experiences.
If this sounds inviting, visit our website to find out more!
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LOOK! A concert especially for Families!
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The Return of the Earthsinger: Summer Fun Family Concert!
Sunday, August 23rd, 4pm-6pm
Dave Orleans, also known as the Earthsinger, brings an energetic amalgam of upbeat sing-alongs, clap-alongs, growl-alongs, and old and new stories about the natural world and our place in it.
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For more info. about the Earthsinger concert, click here.
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More Wonderful Offerings
For Kids and Families!
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Tales & Trails for 2-5 year olds & their grown-ups
Summer schedule: We will meet on the following Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am
July 7th, August 4th, August 18th
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Nature Adventures Day Camps
~9-13 year olds: July 13th-17th, 10am-3pm
~4-8 year olds: July 20th-22nd, 10am-2pm
~Nature Adventures Fairy Camp for 4-8 year olds: August 10th-13th, 10am-2pm
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Run Wild!
Family Fun Run and Nature Adventures at Fallen Leaf Lake Park
Sunday, September 27th, 10am-2pm
Dress up as a wild thing and join us for a day of running, walking, soaring through beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake Park in Camas, WA. There will be fun and educational nature-based activity stations and a fun run around the beautiful lakeside trail, as well as live-music, engaging games, art activities, facepainting and so much more…A glorious day of nature fun for all ages!!!
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NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR BOTH OF OUR SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS
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~TreeSong Circle Keepers for 4-13 year olds
We'll be heading into our third year of this wonderful nature awareness program which meets once a month (4-8 year old group meets one Sunday a month, 9-13 year olds meet one Saturday).
~Roots & Wings nature-based preschool for 4-6 year olds
Every Friday, 10am-2pm, starting Sept. 11th.
An amazing way to explore the natural world, grow and learn!
Click here to learn more about our programs for kids.
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TreeSong just had a birthday!
What an amazing first two years TreeSong has had. And now, we're ready to enhance what we offer by building a new space that will have an art studio and a nice, big open area. The new building will provide a space for children, a space for grown-ups, a space for art, a space for movement, a space for learning, connecting and expressing...
Be a part of the magic and take part in our 'New Space for TreeSong' fundraiser through GoFundMe.
Here's the link: http://www.gofundme.com/TreeSong-sNewSpace
A perfect birthday gift for TreeSong!
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WHAT'S UP AT TREESONG
Tues., July 7th, 10am-11:30pm, Tales & Trails for 2-5 year olds & their special grownup(s) (Also meets Aug. 4th & 18th)
Sat., July 11th, 10am-4pm, Celtic Wisdom: The Presence of the Divine in Nature with Rev. Kathleen Verigin
Sun., July 12th, 9am- 5pm, Mountain Bike Tracking with Linda Hunter
Tues., July 14th, 7pm-9pm (6pm potluck), African Hand Drumming Basics with Linda Hunter & Mike McHugh
July 13th-17th, 10am-3pm, Nature Adventures Day Camp for 9-13 year olds
July 20th-22nd, 10am-2pm, Nature Adventures Day Camp for 4-8 year olds
July 25th-26th, Yoga Re-tree-t with Angie Cherry
Sat., Aug. 1st, 9am-2pm, Birding in the Pacific Northwest with Laura Whittemore
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Sat., Aug. 8, 9am-4pm, Tracking for Practical Applications/Animal Tracking with L.J. Hunter
Aug. 10th-13th, 10am-2pm, Nature Adventures Fairy Camp, 4-8 year olds
Sat., Aug. 15th, 10am-3pm, Finding Silence & Song in the Forest with Kathryn King
Aug. 22nd-23rd, Senses of Wonder Women’s Retreat with M. Fox & H. Jolma
Sun., Aug. 23rd, 4pm-6pm, Earthsinger Family Concert
Sat., Aug. 29th, 9am-5pm, Creative Sparks for Spirited Success with Brecia Kralovic-Logan
Sun., Aug. 30th, 4pm-7pm, Kayak Tracking with L.J. Hunter
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For more details, visit our website, www.treesongnatureawareness.org
To register for an event, call Michelle at 360-837-8733, or email us at treesongnatureawareness@gmail.com
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Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.
John Lubbock
photo courtesy of Marlene Cowan
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TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center is a non-profit dedicated to supporting deep appreciation and connection to nature, community and self, while inspiring stewardship and a dedication to actively care for nature and our planet at large. Through Nature Awareness programs designed for children, adults and families, along with the providing of gathering space for outside enrichment programs, a fertile ground is offered to grow one’s sense of self, community-mindedness and environmental responsibility.
If you would like to help TreeSong in its mission, please consider making a donation. Click here to go to our Support TreeSong page. Thank you so much!
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