Join me and other friends at the park for a nature walk, to welcome and celebrate a new month: June!

Nature is full of cycles and rhythms, and the more we connect kids (and ourselves) to those rhythms, the more rooted we all feel. Even though the solar calendar most of us follow is human-made, it is a tool we can use to offer 12 fresh starts each year. And, at the start of each month, the world looks, feels, smells, sounds and even tastes really different. That's why I've made it a habit to slow down to greet each new month—a unique chapter in the yearly story.

To bring in the new month, we’ll start with a fun, seasonal story, then take a child-paced, exploratory walk through the park. We’ll challenge ourselves to use all of our senses as we explore, and discover what the natural world is doing as this new month begins. Most importantly, we’ll let the children and their interests lead the way! 

When: Monday, June 3rd, at 9:00 am

Where: Crestwood Park, 1673 E Siesta Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093

Cost: FREE

Who: This activity is geared for children ages 1-8, with a  parent or trusted caregiver—younger and older children are welcome, too!

What To Bring: Please be sure that anyone who is attending is wearing weather appropriate layers, as we will be meeting rain or shine. For tips on how to gear up kids (and yourself) for cold/rainy weather play, click here. 

Other Important Details: There are accessible bathrooms just east of the playground; the trail we will be using is flat and can accommodate most strollers, wheelchairs and other assistive devices

Questions? Contact me (Shannon) at (516) 528-0098 or rootedinplaylearning@gmail.com

*This activity  kicks-off Tinkergarten's June Activity Calendar—full of ways to connect with nature each day in the month. If you don't have one yet, visit tinkergarten.com/calendar to get your free copy!