Guided Nature & Mindfulness Hikes
Sunrise Hikes
Sunrise Nature Hikes are opportunities to go on guided hikes with a naturalist. They are designed to encourage curiosity, maximize appreciation, and create community in the many natural spaces throughout Washtenaw County. Each month, we will explore a different location and discover what is happening with the plants and animals during each season.
Mindfulness Hikes
These gentle, meditative walks—led by a naturalist and a wellness instructor—offer a chance to slow down and engage your senses. Designed to cultivate inner calm and a deeper connection with nature, these hikes invite participants to release stress and experience the quiet joy of simply being present in the outdoors
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Upcoming Hikes
Sunrise Nature Hike
November 11, 830am – 1030am Sloan Preserve, Baker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130 (North of Lotus Gardenscapes)
Let’s hike the diverse habitats leading up to the banks of Mill Creek, delighting in their autumn beauty and learning about the wildlife they support. This hike winds through wetlands, upland forests, and grassland ecosystems. We will search for signs of beaver, deer, coyote, as well as seeing how many zany, nut-crazed squirrels we can count. Please bring binoculars.
Sunrise Nature Hike
December 9, 830am – 1030am Bird Hills, 1850 Newport Rd, 48103
We are getting close to the winter solstice and although many plants, animals and birds have prepared themselves for sleeping through the long, cold months ahead, there are several species still out and about enjoying the frosty air. Come savor the brisk morning and see how the woody hills and ravines and all their inhabitants change as they prepare for winter’s long sleep. Proper winter gear and binoculars are recommended.