Mindful Nature Journaling Hike; High Bridge Park (Manhattan)

Hike the stunning High Bridge Park. The views are gorgeous and it's a thrill to walk over the High Bridge. Also, it will likely be peak foliage this weekend in NYC.

We'll hike for 30 minutes above the tree canopy, pause for a 5 meditative breathing exercise, sit for 20 minutes of nature journaling, walk the High Bridge, and then hike out at 155th street.

The nature journaling could be; writing a simple haiku, noting the weather, sketching nearby plants, tracing a fallen leaf, doodling, or absolutely anything that keeps one's attention focused on the surrounding natural environment with pencil to paper for 20 minutes.

(approx. 1 1/2 hrs total)

• Supplies are provided but, feel free to bring your own sketchbook or journal
• Wear layers, comfortable walking shoes (ones that can get muddy), hats &/or sunscreen
• There are several restrooms throughout the hike

MEET UP LOCATION:

We'll meet at the tip of the park at the intersection of Nagle Ave and Fort George Hill across the street from the #1 train/Dyckman Street Station.

One week prior to the hike I'll send you more tips/suggestions on getting there. In the meantime feel free to reach out with any questions:

[email protected] (917) 689-4651

(More pics of the park & past hikes below)

Mindful Nature Journaling Hikes engage participants with nature threefold; the hike immerses us, the meditation tunes us to nature’s wavelength, and the journaling provides the means to closely observe and thereby connect more deeply with nature.

Jessica Dalrymple is a Brooklyn based artist inspired by nature in the city working in oil paint and mixed media. She has taught painting and botanical drawing at several institutions including; Trestle Workshops, The Old Stone House Brooklyn, Gowanus Dredgers, Hamilton College, and New Jersey Institute of Technology & Design.

Host or Publisher Jessica Dalrymple & Marisa Lowenstein