BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Nature - ECPv6.2.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bay Nature X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baynature.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Nature REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T074910 CREATED:20240327T190942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T190942Z UID:10004593-1712910600-1712923200@baynature.org SUMMARY:Sauntering & Soloing Hike DESCRIPTION:Hike our beautiful Mangini Ranch\, Save Mount Diablo’s first public educational preserve\, and connect more deeply to nature through a contemplative solo exercise amidst an oak woodland forest with beautiful vistas. \nLearn more and get tickets here. URL:https://baynature.org/event/sauntering-soloing-hike/ LOCATION:Register for Venue\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Hike,Meditation / Mindfulness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7744.jpeg GEO:36.778261;-119.4179324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T074910 CREATED:20240326T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T192934Z UID:10004318-1713000600-1713009600@baynature.org SUMMARY:A Spring Redwood Experience DESCRIPTION:“There is a redwood tree waiting to meet you\,” says California Naturalist Laura Wagner. \nParticipants in this mix of hiking\, scientific learning\, sensory activities\, and mindful meditation will discover the fortifying energy of the forest as they travel to the park’s only ancient redwood\, the 2\,000-year-old giant of Sonoma Mountain. \nThe group will take a moderately paced four-mile hike\, gaining 620 feet in elevation\, stopping occasionally for experiences using touch\, scent\, sound\, and sight to connect with the environment and encounter the forest in a new way. \nThe event will conclude with a guided redwood meditation session. \nWagner\, who has been a volunteer at the park since 2017\, advises participants to bring water\, a bandana or EYE mask\, and layered clothing. The hike takes place on uneven\, rocky terrain so sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Be prepared for possible wet conditions. \nNote: Limited to 12 participants. Heavy Rain cancels. \nMeet in the ranch parking lot (turn right after the entry kiosk). Admission is $10 plus parking fee. Please click here to purchase tickets. URL:https://baynature.org/event/a-spring-redwood-experience/ LOCATION:Jack London State Historic Park\, 2400 London Ranch Rd\, Glen Ellen\, CA\, 95442\, United States CATEGORIES:Easy,Hike,Meditation / Mindfulness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Redwood-Fairy-Ring-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack London State Historic Park":MAILTO:jacklondonpark@jacklondonpark.com GEO:38.3566642;-122.5409002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jack London State Historic Park 2400 London Ranch Rd Glen Ellen CA 95442 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 London Ranch Rd:geo:-122.5409002,38.3566642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T074910 CREATED:20240326T055058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T055058Z UID:10004384-1714143600-1714302000@baynature.org SUMMARY:Mindful in the Mountains Retreat DESCRIPTION:Rediscover our shared humanity! \nJoin the Off-Grid Retreats community for a weekend in the Sierras. Enjoy two nights in the historic Hutchinson Lodge near Donner Summit. The images above are from our programs over the last couple years. \nThis is a fundraiser for our 2024 program serving low income communities in the Bay Area. OGR plans to provide restorative experiences in nature for public school students and young people who have experienced homelessness and other challenges. \nDuring this weekend\, we’ll spend our time cross country skiing\, practicing meditation and yoga in the forest and enjoying delicious vegetarian meals. \nCharles Higgins\, our Executive Director and his good friend Daniel Scott will be cohosting this event. Daniel will primarily lead us in yoga and meditation\, outdoors when possible! And Charles intends to cook and organize helpers in the kitchen. \nLodging is provided in two loft spaces with bunkbeds\, sauna\, showers\, toilets\, and wood-burning stoves. There are 14 available beds. Other housing options are available in nearby homes at an additional cost. \nTickets are $300 – $500! FOR MORE INFO AND/OR TO REGISTER\, PLEASE VISIT https://OFFGRIDRETREATS.ORG/EVENTS/APRIL2024FUNDRAISER \nCheck in on April 26th at 3:00 pm PST at the Hutchinson Lodge but you’re welcome to arrive later. \nYou may also sign up for our carpool email during the registration process. And after you register\, Off-Grid Retreats will be in touch with more details. \nFor any questions\, feel free to contact hello@offgridretreats.org. URL:https://baynature.org/event/mindful-in-the-mountains-retreat/ LOCATION:Hutchinson Lodge @ Clair Tappan\, Hutchinson Lodge @ Clair Tappaan Lodge\, Norden\, 95724 CATEGORIES:Benefit / Fundraiser,Easy, suitable for children,Family-friendly,Forest Bathing,Meditation / Mindfulness,Moderate.,Retreat,Trees and Forests,Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-17-at-3.51.06-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Off-Grid Retreats":MAILTO:admin@offgridretreats.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T060000 DTSTAMP:20240329T074910 CREATED:20240319T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T004707Z UID:10003435-1716501600-1717135200@baynature.org SUMMARY:Off-Grid Retreats: DHARMA OF NATURE RETREAT at the Shelterwood Collective DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE PLEASE VISIT HERE. \n–Pricing Information–\nInsight Meditation Center\, in partnership with Off Grid Retreats\, is offering this retreat at no cost! But there will be an opportunity to offer donations at the end of the retreat. \n—Overview & Site Location—\nOff-Grid Retreats is honored to collaborate with Dawn Neal & Marjolein Janssen\, the coteachers of this retreat! \nThe retreat will take place at Shelterwood Collective\, a Black\, Indigenous\, and LGBTQ-led community forest and retreat center\, healing people and ecosystems through active stewardship and community engagement. This 900-acre forest and former church camp resides above the Russian River in Sonoma County\, California\, on Unceded Kashaya and Southern Pomo territory. There are miles of hiking trails and a couple of streams that run through. \nWe welcome you to stay in our Large Glamping Bell Tent\, Medium Glamping Tent or to Bring Your Own Tent / Van! \nEach day there will be deepening meditation sessions supported by sensory immersion in nature. We will be cultivating mindfulness and presence through connecting with the ancient Buddhist elemental qualities of nature: earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. \nThere will be optional movement and / or walking meditation every day. This is an opportunity to connect with the earth beneath your feet and the rhythmic pace of your breath as you traverse the surrounding landscape. \n—The Participant’s Experience—\nPractitioners from any and all backgrounds are welcome. No meditation experience is required. \nPlease note that the retreat is held in “noble silence” in the tradition of Insight (Vipassana) meditation. \nParticipants will also enjoy: \n-Sitting\, walking\, and exploring in a beautiful\, wild and intentional community forest\n-Dharma talks\n-Delicious and mindful vegetarian meals\, tea and coffee – 3 simple and healthy meals each day from dinner Thursday night through breakfast on Monday.\n-Time to relax / reflect and unplug from cell service and wifi\n-Sharing in meal preparation and cleanup and other incorporations of yogi jobs\n-Sliding scale and dana (donation based) pricing\n-Various lodging options \n–About the Teachers– \n### Dawn Neal \nis the Guiding Teacher of Insight Santa Cruz\, and serves as a faculty member for the Sati Center Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program. She has an MA from the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Theravada Buddhist studies and spiritual care. She is a published scholar and has worked as a professional interfaith chaplain for Stanford Medicine. She has also devoted several years to silent meditation retreats. Her intensive practice in Asia includes temporarily ordaining in Burma in 2009. For her full teaching schedule\, please reach out. \n### Marjolein Janssen \n(pronunciation “Mar-yo-line”) began practicing insight meditation intensively in 2011\, in Europe\, the US\, as well as Myanmar\, where she was ordained as a Buddhist nun. Marjolein brings both formal practice and practice in daily life to her teachings. Her deep love for the natural world and the Dhamma form the foundations for her teachings.

Her teachers are Sayadaw U Tejaniya\, Andrea Fella and Susie Harrington. Currently she is training as a Retreat Dharma Teacher with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella. And as a Nature Dharma Retreat Teacher with Susie Harrington\, Mark Coleman\, and Gil Fronsdal. Marjolein is the Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Community of Richmond\, VA. She also guides online meditation at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City\, CA. And offers (outdoor nature) retreats in the US and Europe. 
For more information about Marjolein visit her website . URL:https://baynature.org/event/off-grid-retreats-dharma-of-nature-retreat-at-the-shelterwood-collective/ LOCATION:Shelterwood Collective\, 23500 King Ridge Road\, Cazadero\, 95421 CATEGORIES:Camping,Climate Stress,Creeks and Rivers,Diversity,Equity & Inclusion,Forest Bathing,Habitat Restoration,Indigenous Traditions,Meditation / Mindfulness,Retreat,Trees and Forests,Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-12-at-10.38.52-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Off-Grid Retreats":MAILTO:admin@offgridretreats.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T074910 CREATED:20240221T004351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T052712Z UID:10003434-1730390400-1730631600@baynature.org SUMMARY:Healing with Nature Retreat at River Ridge Ranch DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE\, PLEASE VISIT HERE. \n–Overview & Site Location–\nOff-Grid Retreats is delighted to team up with Retreat Teacher Dr. Rochelle Calvert for a 2nd time to offer Healing with Nature\, a nature-centered mindfulness weekend retreat. \nPractice and connect in the beautiful landscape of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains at River Ridge Ranch. This ranch is amidst the Tule River and a vital ecosystem of a 722-acre nature preserve of oak woodlands. \nWe welcome you to stay in our Large Glamping Bell Tent\, Medium Glamping Tent or Bring Your Own Tent/Van! \nThrough this retreat\, explore how nature-based practices\, relational connection to the natural world\, and somatic healing can support the transformation of challenging or traumatic experiences. \nStudy\, practice\, and integrate the wisdom of these teachings into this community. Relax\, participate in guided nature meditations\, experience reflective journaling\, and enjoy beautiful hikes too. \n–The Participant’s Experience–\nPractitioners from any and all backgrounds are welcome. Some mindfulness experience is valuable but not required. Complete mindfulness instructions will be given\, appropriate for your level. This retreat is intended to be enjoyable\, not rigorous and participants are expected to have an open mind and heart as we build our community and share experiences together. \nParticipants will enjoy: \n-Guided nature meditations and other nature-based practices\n-Sitting\, walking\, and playing in a beautiful wild setting with miles of hiking trails\n-Land orientation talk(s) / walk(s) led by Wildlife Biologist and Site Owner Gary\n-Somatic experiencing\n-Delicious plant-based meals\, tea and coffee – 3 simple and healthy meals each day from dinner on Thursday night through breakfast on Sunday.\n-Use of silence: every effort is made to support a deep and fruitful event\, and noble silence can be a valuable part of the process. We will weave periods of silence into the event at strategic times\, to allow you to go deeper within. Some meals may be in silence.\n-Time to relax/reflect and unplug from cell service and wifi\n-Evening “community-building” and celebration\n-Sharing in meal preparation and cleanup\n-One-on-ones with Rochelle (Retreat Teacher)\n-Sliding scale and dana (donation based) pricing\n-Various lodging options \n–About Dr. Rochelle Calvert–\nRochelle Calvert\, PhD\, CMT\, SEP\, licensed clinical psychologist\, certified mindfulness teacher\, somatic experiencing practitioner has a devoted love to share the power and healing potential of mindfulness\, somatic awareness and nature. She has studied and taught mindfulness for the past 20 years and knows personally the transformational potential. To share the love of these healing practices she has published a book Healing with Nature: Mindfulness and Somatic Practices to Heal from Trauma. \nDr. Calvert leads courses and retreats in mindfulness\, somatic experiencing\, and Awake in the Wild\, nature-based mindfulness. She also facilitates professional training in mindfulness for clinicians. She is the director of the Ecotherapy Program at SouthWestern College and New Earth Institute in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. She is a certified mindfulness teacher with the Mindfulness Teaching Institute\, the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, and Awake In The Wild organization. \nRochelle is the founder and clinical director of New Mindful Life\, which offers mindfulness\, nature-based\, and somatic experiencing therapies. She teaches individual meditations with nature that assist in healing from trauma. She supports her clients and takes them into nature with the aid of Bertha Grace\, a Sprinter van that serves as a mobile therapy office. \nShe enjoys spending her free time in nature\, hiking\, practicing yoga\, exploring Indigenous heritage\, and resting with trees. She practices mindfulness-based meditation rooted in the Buddhist Theravada Tradition and practices meditation outside in nature daily. \n–Pricing Information–\nOur sliding scale pricing is set to just cover the costs of camping at River Ridge Ranch and the ingredients in our vegetarian meals. The Retreat Teacher\, Chef\, and Off-Grid Retreats are offering their teachings and services under a dana model so there will be an opportunity to donate towards each of them at the end of the retreat. \nWe also offer a scholarship fund to those who are unable to afford our pricing at this time. \nTO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE\, PLEASE VISIT HERE. URL:https://baynature.org/event/healing-with-nature-retreat-at-river-ridge-ranch/ LOCATION:River Ridge Ranch\, Springville\, CA 93265 CATEGORIES:Agriculture/Ranching/Aquaculture/Sustainable Practice,Campfire program,Camping,Creeks and Rivers,Environmental Education,Forest Bathing,Habitat Restoration,Meditation / Mindfulness,Natural History,Nature Journaling,Nature Journaling,Retreat,Trees and Forests,Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-03-12-at-10.26.54-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Off-Grid Retreats":MAILTO:admin@offgridretreats.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR