Mindful Nature Journaling Hike / Riverside Park (Manhattan)

We'll hike through this scenic landmark; Riverside Park, designed in 1875 by Olmstead and Vaux. We'll descend the terraced landscape to the promenade along the Hudson River. We'll also explore some natural trails through fall foliage, inlcuding maple trees that should be peaking in fall color.

We'll hike for about 30 minutes then pause for a 5 minute meditative breathing exercise, journal for 20 (writing, notating, or sketching the natural surroundings), and then hike back out.

MEET UP LOCATION:

We'll meet across the street from 3 Claremont Street (on the corner of Riverside Drive) in front of the monument at the park's entrance.

Here's the link to the exact meet up spot: MEET UP SPOT - it's in front of the monument directly across the street, you can't miss it, look for me wearing green.

• Wear layers, sunscreen/hats, socks, and comfortable walking shoes
• Pencils & journals are provided (or feel free to bring your own!)
• Call or text me with any questions (917) 689-4651
• Public Restrooms 5 minutes into the hike
• You'll receive an email with meet up reminders the day before

engage participants with nature threefold; the hike immerses us in natural surroundings, the meditation quiets the nervous system, and the journaling provides the means to closely observe and thereby connect more deeply with nature.

Jessica Dalrymple is a Brooklyn based eco-artist, teacher, and horticulturist. She leads events in NYC green spaces and has taught for nature forward organizations including: Greenway Botanical Garden, Gowanus Dredgers, The Old Stone House Brooklyn, Human Impacts Institute, The Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Molly Oliver Flowers, Remedies Herb Shop, Trestle Art Space, and more.

Meet up location. This entrance to the park is directly across the street from 3 Claremont Street. I'll be waiting here in front of the monument.