Step into spring with the first “Wildflower Walk” of the 2014 Nature Series at Jack London Park on Saturday, March 8th. T
This delightful walk led by Park naturalists Deborah Large and John Lynch is an easy 3.5-mile ramble of moderate difficulty beginning on the Lake trail, meandering along Quarry trail and finally winding down to Vineyard trail to the Ancient Redwood.
Discover the first of spring’s wildflowers and hear how they have adapted to this season's shortage of early rain.
WHEN: SATURDAY MARCH 8th from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars & cameras; water & a snack are included in admission price, though you might like to pack additional food & water for yourself and a walking stick, if desired.
WHERE: Meet in the Ranch Parking Lot of Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen (NOTE: Heavy rain cancels walk; check website)
Admission is $10 per person and can be arranged in advance online. or purchased at the Museum. Info at www.jacklondonpark.com
(Additional Parking fee is $10 per car and is paid at kiosk upon entering)
Mindful hikers are also invited to explore the concept of “Walking Meditation” during another relaxed 1.5 mile moderate hike to Jack London’s lake at Jack London State Historic Park, on Sunday March 16th, 2014.
Hike guide and Park docent Jeff Falconer begins this journey with a brief overview of Walking Meditation, followed by a short standing meditation to ground and center the group before embarking. Walking Meditation has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world. It has been used as a healing tool by many spiritual and religious traditions and is enjoyed by many who simply want to commune with nature and deepen their experience of the outdoors.
Given how much Jack London loved the land that is now the Park, this seems a fitting way to understand what he might have experienced on one of his many walks on the property.
Hike leader Jeff Falconer has practiced meditation for many years. He spent time at an ashram, a spiritual hermitage, in India in the early 1970’s, is also a Tai Chi enthusiast, and an avid and mindful hiker.
WHEN: Sunday March 16th from 10 am to noon
WHERE: Meet in the Ranch Parking Lot of Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen (NOTE: Heavy rain cancels walk; check website)
Admission is $10 per person (which includes handout on Walking Meditation) and can be arranged in advance online or purchased at the Museum. Info at www.jacklondonpark.com
(Additional Parking fee is $10 per car and is paid at kiosk upon entering)
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