Mindful Birding at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Mindful Bird Walks connect people with the natural world. We use birds as our guides. We slow down and observe what is living around us. This is not a typical or traditional bird walk. We will not be identifying, labeling, or counting birds. Mindful Bird Walks combine observing birds with mindfulness techniques, creating a practice of awareness and a connection with nature using birds as our guides. The intention of the walk is to slow down, engage our senses, be aware of the present moment, relax and immerse ourselves in nature, to create positive memories that we can recall when needed.

Our first walk will be Wednesday, April 15, at 9:30 AM at Wayne’s Woods. We will meet in the parking lot. Most of the walk will be on black-topped surfaces. We will walk about 1 mile at a slow pace and may walk on the grass to the picnic tables. You may bring binoculars if you want, but it is not necessary. This walk will be limited to 10 participants and registration is required.

Photo Credit: Bill Moses

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