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SUMMARY:City of Trees: Washington\, D.C. (Online Talk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nOn the eve of Arbor Day\, naturalist and tree expert Melanie Choukas-Bradley presents an overview of the trees in our nation’s capital through stunning photographs of the Tidal Basin\, U.S. Capitol\, White House\, National Arboretum\, Rock Creek Park\, and many other notable locations.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/city-of-trees-washington-d-c-online-talk-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T083000
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nThe nearly 2-mile path follows the island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. She shares an overview of landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T083000
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nMelanie shares an overview of landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island set against the capital city.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-tour-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T113000
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a socially distanced morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of the new book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows the island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T200318Z
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SUMMARY:Budbreak and Spring Wildflowers on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWe’ll witness the miracle of budbreak among the island’s remarkable trees and see the floodplain forest come alive with Virginia bluebells\, spring beauties\, trout lilies\, cut-leafed toothwort and wild ginger. Of course\, we’ll keep our eyes open for wood ducks\, great blue herons\, belted kingfishers\, ospreys and bald eagles.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/budbreak-and-spring-wildflowers-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T123000
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SUMMARY:Bluebells and Budbreak at Boundary Bridge (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWe’re delighted that the author of the award-winning book\, A Year in Rock Creek Park and the critically acclaimed\, City of Trees\, will offer her 15th year of ANS nature walks in the country’s oldest urban national park. Under her expert guidance\, you will witness the annual floral miracle of Virginia bluebells\, spring beauties\, and trout lilies in the floodplain forest\, while the leaves of tulip tree and American beech begin to spill from their buds.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/bluebells-and-budbreak-at-boundary-bridge-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Boundary Bridge at Rock Creek Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T131500
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing 101 (Online Talk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nIn this workshop\, learn about the development and global enthusiasm for forest bathing as Choukas-Bradley guides you through techniques to incorporate this soulful practice into your life.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-101-online-talk-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T124500
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis (Online Talk — The Nature Conservancy)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nJoin local author and avid naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a deep dive into her new book – Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis. Melanie will describe creative ways in which to engage with the outdoors during these unprecedented times.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/connecting-with-nature-in-a-time-of-crisis-online-talk-the-nature-conservancy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20210303T001808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T002157Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature ( Online Talk — Bradley Hills Village)
DESCRIPTION:Connect to Zoom\nMelanie will demonstrate ways that you can connect with nature despite limited mobility due to Covid restrictions and/or health issues. And she will introduce the popular practice of “forest bathing\,” based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/connecting-with-nature-online-talk-bradley-hills-village/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T184734Z
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SUMMARY:Nature as a Healing Practice (Online Talk — Capital Nature)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nIf you’ve ever taken a walk to clear your head\, sat on a beach to take in the refreshing air\, walked under the trees\, or tended a garden\, you know how restorative time in nature can be.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/nature-as-a-healing-practice-online-talk-capital-nature/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T123000
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CREATED:20210220T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T143317Z
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SUMMARY:Late Winter Tree Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWe’ll witness and study the winter magnificence of the island’s trees and soak up the wide open vistas across the Potomac River before the trees leaf out. Of course\, we’ll keep our eyes open for wood ducks\, great blue herons\, belted kingfishers\, early-returned ospreys and bald eagles.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/late-winter-tree-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20210302T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T220131Z
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SUMMARY:The Man on the Island (Documentary Film — Michael Cullinane)
DESCRIPTION:Watch\nThe Man on the Island tells the story of this unique place and its changing relevance for Americans over the past century. The story is told by Michael Patrick Cullinane and distinguished guests including Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington\, DC is the largest presidential memorial in the capital\, but one of the least visited. Come find out why.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-man-on-the-island-documentary-film-michael-cullinane/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T120000
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CREATED:20210120T154836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T140034Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders at Woodend: Forest Bathing through the Seasons (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDue to the weather\, this walk\, originally planned for February 20\, will now take place on March 6th at 10:00am.\nThe registration is now filled – waitlist only. \nSavor the natural joys of each season on forest bathing walks led by Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a longtime ANS field trip leader and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and Resilience: Connecting With Nature in a Time of Crisis. Discover the magic of shinrin-yoku\, translated as “forest bathing\,” a nature-oriented mindfulness practice that originated in Japan and has become popular all over the world.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/wonders-at-woodend-forest-bathing-through-the-seasons-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion\, 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T143000
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CREATED:20201215T230445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T141813Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island (Online Class—Politics & Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nPick up your late winter spirits with a virtual visit to Theodore Roosevelt Island\, a D.C. woodland memorial to our foremost conservation president\, who preserved 230 million acres of land during his presidency. Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of seven critically acclaimed nature books\, including the just-released Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island\, will take you through each of the seasons on the island with spectacular photographs of its trees\, wildflowers\, birds and animals and an introduction to the island’s trail network. She will also sketch the fascinating history of our very own Potomac island\, a gem hiding in plain sight between the Kennedy Center and the Rosslyn skyline. Melanie will introduce you to a Theodore Roosevelt you may not know—a lifelong naturalist and eloquent nature writer. \nMelanie is herself a naturalist and a certified forest bathing guide who will inspire you to explore Theodore Roosevelt Island and the many other natural beauty spots that we’re so blessed with in the Washington region. Learn about the medical research from around the world that demonstrates the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature. The class will allow plenty of time for sharing our local nature adventures with one another.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/finding-solace-at-theodore-roosevelt-island-online-class-politics-prose/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20210121T133613Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Melanie Choukas Bradley\, Author of ‘Finding Solace at Roosevelt Island’ (Online Talk — Montgomery County Public Libraries)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nIn 2016\, as the presidential election dealt a body-blow to progressive thinkers in the US\, Melanie sought the solace of Theodore Roosevelt Island. In this book she reflects on the inspiring environmental legacy of Roosevelt\, and how immersing oneself in nature can help to heal\, restore and encourage a person…
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/meet-melanie-choukas-bradley-author-of-finding-solace-at-roosevelt-island-online-talk-mcpl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T131918Z
UID:666-1613678400-1613678400@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing in Your Own Wild Home (online talk — Aspen Center for Environmental Studies)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nConnecting with nature mindfully in your own backyard can bring beauty and wonder and a sense of calm into your every day life. Whether you live in the heart of the mountains or the heart of the city\, learn how the practice of shinrin-yoku or forest bathing can bring comfort\, joy and inspiration into your daily life.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-in-your-own-wild-home-online-talk-aspen-center-for-environmental-studies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201113T153043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T132118Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Forest Bathing (Virtual Workshop — Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn about the history and global enthusiasm for forest bathing as Melanie guides you through incorporating this soulful practice into your life. You’ll learn how to conduct your own forest bathing walks using the environment around you\, including your own backyard!
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-joy-of-forest-bathing-virtual-workshop-lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T131500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201125T003659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T142800Z
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SUMMARY:A Naturalist Finds Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:Register\nExplore Washington DC’s beautiful and wild Theodore Roosevelt Island with renowned naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley and Capital Nature.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-naturalist-finds-solace-at-theodore-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201012T215301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T220907Z
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SUMMARY:A Year at Theodore Roosevelt Island - Late Autumn Tree Walk (Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nOur fall tree walks will take us deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald-cypresses and cattails frame views of the city behind it. Melanie will share details of the island’s fascinating history during this year-long exploration and we’ll witness the ebb and flow of the Potomac tides along with the changing seasons.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-year-at-theodore-roosevelt-island-late-autumn-tree-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201012T202744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T220735Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Conservation Montgomery's 10th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Register\nMelanie will inspire us to connect more deeply with the beauty and wonder of Montgomery County’s green spaces\, including our own backyards\, as we celebrate our ten years of activism and stewardship.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/celebrate-conservation-montgomerys-10th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T201815Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Seasons on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Virtual Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nSpend a fascinating autumn morning with naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley as she leads a virtual excursion to Theodore Roosevelt Island. She traces the inspiring beauty and biological diversity of this 88.5-acre oasis and memorial in the Potomac through the seasons as she discusses its woodlands and wildlife. She also covers the history and geology of this fascinating place and the conservation legacy of the naturalist president it honors. \nChoukas-Bradley’s new book\, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island (Changemakers Books)\, is available for sale. \nOnce registered\, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org. \nSeparate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program\, please email Customer Service (CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org) for assistance. \nBook Sale Information\nPurchase your signed copy of Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis by Melanie Choukas-Bradley on Politics and Prose. Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 in the “Coupon discount” section of Politics and Prose’s check-out page.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/through-seasons-theodore-roosevelt-island-virtual-tour-november-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201012T225633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T133211Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Tree ID Hike in Rock Creek Park (Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWe will ID trees of the Rock Creek floodplain and upland woods\, including several maples\, several oaks\, sycamore\, tupelo\, river birch\, musclewood\, American beech\, hickories\, and others as we soak up the autumn beauty of the park.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/fall-at-boundary-bridge-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201012T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T220348Z
UID:523-1604484000-1604498400@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:A Year at Theodore Roosevelt Island - Autumn Tree Walk (Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nOur fall tree walks will take us deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald-cypresses and cattails frame views of the city behind it. Melanie will share details of the island’s fascinating history during this year-long exploration and we’ll witness the ebb and flow of the Potomac tides along with the changing seasons.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-year-at-theodore-roosevelt-island-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T024840Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Forest Bathing: Reconnecting with Nature (Virtual Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nHere’s the perfect escape: Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\, for an intimate virtual forest-bathing walk. Plug your headphones or earbuds into your smartphone\, get comfortable in your backyard or a favorite natural area\, and immerse yourself in nature through a rejuvenating morning program.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn this unique interactive audio experience\, explore your surroundings through all your senses and connect deeply with the beauty and wonder of nature as Choukas-Bradley leads a small group in a series of “invitations” designed to help you become fully present and engaged with the living things around you.\n\n\n \n\n\nYour registration will include:\n\n\n\nA pre-recorded video presentation from Melanie Choukas-Bradley to introduce the concept of forest bathing.\nThe option to purchase a signed copy of both of Melanie’s books with a discount from our local bookseller.\n\n\n\nThis is an audio-only Zoom program; the session is limited to 15 participants and is 1.5 hours in length.\n\n\nBook Sale Information\nPurchase signed copies of Melanie’s books: \n\n\n\nThe Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life \nResilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\n\n\n\nSpecial Note\nPolitics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 in the “Coupon discount” section of Politics and Prose’s check-out page.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/backyard-forest-bathing-reconnecting-nature-virtual-tour-october-27-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20201013T124420Z
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SUMMARY:The Healing Powers of Nature (DC EcoWomen)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nMelanie will share her experience as a nature book author\, naturalist\, and forest therapy guide\, and will address your questions and comments about how your relationship with nature is changing during the pandemic.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-healing-powers-of-nature-ecowomen/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T024632Z
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UID:421-1603182600-1603188000@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Backyard Forest Bathing: Reconnecting with Nature (Virtual Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nHere’s the perfect escape: Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\, for an intimate virtual forest-bathing walk. Plug your headphones or earbuds into your smartphone\, get comfortable in your backyard or a favorite natural area\, and immerse yourself in nature through a rejuvenating morning program.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn this unique interactive audio experience\, explore your surroundings through all your senses and connect deeply with the beauty and wonder of nature as Choukas-Bradley leads a small group in a series of “invitations” designed to help you become fully present and engaged with the living things around you.\n\n\n \n\n\nYour registration will include:\n\n\n\nA pre-recorded video presentation from Melanie Choukas-Bradley to introduce the concept of forest bathing.\nThe option to purchase a signed copy of both of Melanie’s books with a discount from our local bookseller.\n\n\n\nThis is an audio-only Zoom program; the session is limited to 15 participants and is 1.5 hours in length.\n\n\nBook Sale Information\nPurchase signed copies of Melanie’s books: \n\n\n\nThe Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life \nResilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\n\n\n\nSpecial Note\nPolitics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 in the “Coupon discount” section of Politics and Prose’s check-out page.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/backyard-forest-bathing-reconnecting-with-nature-virtual-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T031547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T202115Z
UID:429-1602702000-1602705600@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island (Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nExperience a virtual visit to Theodore Roosevelt Island with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of the brand new book\, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Melanie will bring the beauty and biological diversity of DC’s 88.5-acre Potomac island into your home as she shares island explorations through the seasons. Learn about the trees\, wildflowers\, and birds that inhabit the fascinating island in our midst. Contemplate the island’s history and the conservation legacy of the naturalist president — and ANS member — it memorializes.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/finding-solace-theodore-roosevelt-island-october-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T030113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T202137Z
UID:425-1602669600-1602678600@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Wonders at Woodend: Fall Forest-Bathing Walk (Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\n\n\nSavor the natural joys of autumn on a forest-bathing walk led by Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a longtime ANS field trip leader and the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and two new books: Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis and Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Discover the magic of shinrin-yoku\, translated as “forest bathing\,” a nature-oriented mindfulness practice that originated in Japan and has become popular all over the world. Our leader is a Nature & Forest Therapy Guide with certification from the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs of Sonoma County\, California. Experience the ongoing restoration of our Woodend Sanctuary as we explore and commune with the living things in its meadows\, forest\, and Blair Native Plant Garden. A sharing of nature poetry will conclude the walk.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/wonders-woodend-fall-forest-bathing-walk-october-2020/
LOCATION:Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion\, 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T014614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T202152Z
UID:400-1601726400-1601733600@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing (online class — Politics and Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nJoin Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and Resilience: Connecting With Nature in a Time of Crisis\, for a forest bathing presentation and experience that you can enjoy in your own backyard or even your living room. Based on her research for these two books\, her forest-bathing trip to Japan\, and her experience as a certified forest-bathing guide\, she will give you a comprehensive presentation accompanied by beautiful slides on the practice of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and give you guidance to lead your own solo or small-group forest-bathing walks during our current crisis and beyond.\n\n\n \n\n\nShinrin-yoku\, which began in the 1980s in Japan\, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for nature. Forest bathing is a mindfulness practice akin to meditation\, yoga\, and tai chi that involves tuning in to the beauty and wonder of your natural surroundings with all of your senses. Melanie is a nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs and she has participated in guided shinrin-yoku walks throughout Japan. \n\n\n \n\n\nMelanie will be joined by Ana Ka’ahanui\, co-founder of Capital Nature\, and fellow forest-bathing guide.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-online-class-oct-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145914
CREATED:20200917T022354Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Forest Bathing: Reconnecting with Nature (Virtual Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\nHere’s the perfect escape: Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\, for an intimate virtual forest-bathing walk. Plug your headphones or earbuds into your smartphone\, get comfortable in your backyard or a favorite natural area\, and immerse yourself in nature through a rejuvenating morning program.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn this unique interactive audio experience\, explore your surroundings through all your senses and connect deeply with the beauty and wonder of nature as Choukas-Bradley leads a small group in a series of “invitations” designed to help you become fully present and engaged with the living things around you.\n\n\n \n\n\nYour registration will include:\n\n\n\nA pre-recorded video presentation from Melanie Choukas-Bradley to introduce the concept of forest bathing.\nThe option to purchase a signed copy of both of Melanie’s books with a discount from our local bookseller.\n\n\n\nThis is an audio-only Zoom program; the session is limited to 15 participants and is 1.5 hours in length.\n\n\nBook Sale Information\nPurchase signed copies of Melanie’s books: \n\n\n\nThe Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life \nResilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis\n\n\n\nSpecial Note\nPolitics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 in the “Coupon discount” section of Politics and Prose’s check-out page.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/backyard-forest-bathing-reconnecting-nature-virtual-tour-september-2020/
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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