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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park Through the Seasons (Online Talk —Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nExplore the cultural and natural history of Rock Creek Park through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, longtime ANS trip leader and author of A Year in Rock Creek Park. Melanie will share Susan Austin Roth’s stunning photos of Rock Creek Park\, the nation’s oldest urban national park–twice the size of Central Park–with an emphasis on late autumn and winter. She’ll also describe aspects of the park’s fascinating history.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-through-the-seasons-online-talk-audubon-naturalist-society/
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SUMMARY:Springtime in Washington: Arboreal Splendors (Afternoon Lecture/Seminar — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nThe capital city is world-renowned for its flowering cherry trees\, first set out around the Tidal Basin 110 years ago. But Washington’s springtime abundance extends far beyond the glory of its most famous blossoms\, both geographically and in its diversity of species. \nJoin naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley as a new season dawns in the Washington region for an exploration of the city’s historic and beautiful springtime canopy. She shares the story of the flowering cherries and dazzling images of the blooms of a dozen types of magnolias\, redbuds\, horse-chestnuts\, buckeyes\, dogwoods\, tulip trees\, and other species. \nHer virtual tour takes in the grounds of the White House\, Capitol\, Smithsonian museums\, U.S. Botanic Garden\, National Arboretum\, Dumbarton Oaks\, Rock Creek Park\, Mount Vernon\, Theodore Roosevelt Island\, and other storied landscapes\, parks\, and gardens.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/springtime-in-washington-arboreal-splendors-afternoon-lecture-seminar-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Zoom Talk: Potomac Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Potomac Gorge’s fascinating landscapes & plant life through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley via Zoom. \nZoom link will be sent to confirmed participants. RSVP to Melissa Rodriguez at 301-608-1188 x204 or Rodriguez@potomac.org
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/zoom-talk-potomac-conservancy/
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing 101 — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the Japanese practice of forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley introduces its history and how-tos. Learn creative ways to reduce holiday stress and banish winter blues by connecting with nature close to home. \nShinrin-yoku\, or forest bathing\, originated in the 1980s as a restorative and meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life and has since become popular around the world. \nIn this workshop\, learn about the development of and global enthusiasm for forest bathing as Choukas-Bradley guides you through techniques to incorporate this soulful practice into your life. She also shares tips on how to conduct your own forest-bathing walks using the environments around you\, including your own backyard. \nChoukas-Bradley\, a certified forest therapy guide who has spent time in Japan learning the techniques of forest bathing and participating in walks with Shinrin-yoku guides\, has led many walks for organizations in the Washington area\, including Smithsonian Associates. She has authored several nature books including The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places and Rejuvenate Your Life and Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis. These nature books are available through Politics & Prose with a discount for workshop participants. \nBook Sales Information\n\nPurchase your copy of The Joy of Forest Bathing by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nSPECIAL NOTE: Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 (no space between letters and numbers) in the “Coupon discount” or “Comments” section on Politics and Prose’s check-out page.\n\nGeneral Information\n\nView Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-101/
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