? WINTER SOLSTICE MINDFULNESS PACK WALK
Schedule
Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Location
Walnut Woods State Park | West Des Moines, IA
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Hosted by Chasing The Wild + Iowa Dog Hiking Club? Saturday, December 21st
⏰ 1:00 PM
? Walnut Woods State Park
(Meet in the east parking lot near the trailhead)
Join us for a special Winter Solstice community pack walk — a grounding, instinct-led way to honor the longest night of the year and welcome the slow return of the light. ✨
This walk is for anyone who wants:
? Calm, structured pack movement
? A mindful reset before the holidays
? A deeper connection with nature + their dog
? A safe, on-leash community experience
? WHAT TO EXPECT
✔ We’ll start with a short grounding ritual + solstice mantra
✔ Walk together in calm, structured pack flow
✔ Practice winter trail etiquette + instinctual leadership
✔ Close with a seasonal reflection + intention setting
This is an on-leash, no-greetings, give-space event.
All breeds and training levels welcome as long as they can remain respectful in a structured group environment.
? BONUS
After the walk:
? Warm bone broth for the pups
? Optional Solstice Blessing Bags you can take home — filled with natural aromatic items (cedar, orange peel, cinnamon, juniper) for a cozy winter steam pot.
? FREE + COMMUNITY-LED
Iowa Dog Hiking Club is 100% free, volunteer-led, and structured for safety.
Humans of all ages welcome. Dogs must stay on leash the entire time.
RSVP + drop a comment if you’re joining us!
Let’s walk into the solstice together. ✨
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Where is it happening?
Walnut Woods State Park, West Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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