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2019 New Jersey Land Conservation Rally
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Friday, April 12 • 9:00am - 10:15am
Membership Engagement Through Mindful Programming

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See one. Do one. Teach One.

Come experience innovative ideas for mindful programming that encourages new member engagement and fosters greater connection with the land. Facilitated by Ridge and Valley Conservancy, this workshop will provide an outline of mindful programming ideas, followed by an interactive demonstration of two offerings: writing workshops and yoga/forest meditation.

Attendees will enjoy a short gentle yoga practice followed by a guided meditation of a forest walk. Following this, attendees will participate in an abbreviated “Writing to Heal: Letting Nature Take its Course” workshop that applies the balm of nature for healing through writing.

At some time or another, all are affected by the overwhelming rush of modern life, be it loneliness, anxiety, illness, career change, etc., and there is nothing like a trip to the woods to energize the healing process and nurture the individual’s connection with the land.

Attendees are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a notebook/pad and a writing utensil. This workshop will provide an overview, a hands-on demonstration, and the knowledge to create mindful programming.
Speakers
avatar for Kate McGuinness

Kate McGuinness

Outreach and Development Manager, Ridge and Valley Conservancy
Kate McGuinness is the Development and Outreach Manager for Ridge and Valley Conservancy, as well as the owner/operator of StillPoint Yoga Studio. A registered yoga teacher, Kate leads the yoga programming and forest meditative walks, both in their fourth and third year respectively... Read More →
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Margaret Schiller

Trustee, Ridge and Valley Conservancy
Margaret Schiller is a writer, actor, yogi and community activist. She received her Master of Letters degree from Drew University in 2005, and was the co-founder of The New Jersey Women's Theater Cooperative. Ms. Schiller has wrestled with both livestock and emotional challenges in... Read More →
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Susi Tilley

Executive Director, Ridge and Valley Conservancy
Susi Tilley is the executive director of Ridge and Valley Conservancy, a land trust that has protected more than 3600 acres in the Appalachian Valley and Ridge Region. Susi has worked to shape RVC’s commitment to community conservation by partnering with community stakeholders and... Read More →

Friday April 12, 2019 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Garden State C
  Education and Outreach

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