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Get Outside! An Outdoor Rec Fest
<p>Get Outside with us! You're invited to Get Outside!- An Outdoor Recreation Festival. This new festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at City Park in Iowa City. Get Outside! will highlight the many opportunities our natural landscapes provide through various outdoor recreational and wellness activities. Attendees will have the chance to engage in a wide range of hands-on experiences, try something new, and be inspired to get outside! There is no fee to attend this event and all are welcome.</p><p>Recreate with regional experts and learn new skills!<br>Attendees can try their hand at the following:</p><p>- Cycling and bike maintenance demos<br>- Kayaking & canoeing on the Iowa River<br>- Fishing<br>- Archery<br>- Rock climbing<br>- Strider bike racing and obstacles course<br>- Plein air painting<br>- Survival skills, such as shelter building & campfire cooking<br>- Yoga in the park<br>- Wildlife meet & greets<br>- Guided bird walks<br>- Disc Golf<br>- Kite flying<br>- Horseshoes<br>- Camping set-up & gear testing<br>- Sand volleyball<br>- & More</p><p>For additional details about these events, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icgov.org%2FGO%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0z1uODGhWwOpy-Kwc7UnRCSQ90uQwOtH1etr-DXm8oN6JFowu6bj9Sb4o&h=AT2sodPb5TrdrHE3oqh9X7VKbwecsuNKCmAW64NZcF0fOcMYfYgRB_c98jU86J4JXWV8yZJ8L2lFLTPTDRLNcSq3JQ1T8KN3Q8fZlBP_FrJ1btV87HbdHR6DAuBMMtOhvuD4D28r6w&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2xwUE6RUhmGmt5rkzLylR0BLTO6VPMX9K8Bs6LaruRxlZlnKd722_9KEIVsgNr0dxpxbrZmfOTevXRy8FqDIjf-LXnIeZVICw4aApQJ8aVNBh9_6Bsrlrj21oyuxJi9NaciRTdSN7oUQIeTfB9-eoO-P6N" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.icgov.org/GO</a>.</p><p>Music in the Park:<br>Bring your dancing shoes (or hiking boots) and enjoy a live performance by Dave Zollo & the Body Electric from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.</p><p>Fuel Your Adventure:<br>Local food trucks and food vendors will be on-site from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. to make sure participants are fueled for their adventures throughout the day. Come for breakfast and stay for lunch! Choose from a variety of vendors, including Caribbean Kitchen, Dr. Skewer, Lunas's Tacos, Nomadic Foods, and Snacky Mini Mart.</p><p>Supporting Partners:<br>This event is possible due to our participating partner organizations including: World of Bikes, The University of Iowa Recreational Services, Johnson County Conservation, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa City Bird Club, United Action for Youth, Iowa River Disc Golf Club, Bicyclists of Iowa City, ArtiFactory, Bike Iowa City, Parkrun, Raptology, Grow: Johnson County, and more. Additional information will continue to be announced as the event approaches, so stay tuned and get ready for adventure!</p><p>Find Out More and Get Involved</p><p>Stay tuned for more details by following Iowa City Parks and Recreation on Facebook, Instagram, and by visiting our website at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FICGov.org%2FGO%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Xx_sjSHgb2TtgunhWaYVsCDP47L3fveBvBvnVvdN3OTzQ9tx43oTZENY&h=AT2KnvO8yNQZTEMDSanhSBtZ5MkI8_9rbUGdQYQtwT4HTSiXhLNhJB_aDOUi15wn9hWiHjgH85hdA_HAatjpjtG4DANcJMq3gduaaVuCbnAxTbhCMDDeLClOYFEP9JUrUNSmwnxJPQ&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2xwUE6RUhmGmt5rkzLylR0BLTO6VPMX9K8Bs6LaruRxlZlnKd722_9KEIVsgNr0dxpxbrZmfOTevXRy8FqDIjf-LXnIeZVICw4aApQJ8aVNBh9_6Bsrlrj21oyuxJi9NaciRTdSN7oUQIeTfB9-eoO-P6N" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">ICGov.org/GO</a>. </p><div tabindex="0">See less</div> 2023-09-20 14:00:00 -0500
10/08/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Lower City ParkIowa City -
The Power of Silence: Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Perhaps you’ve participated for years in Prairiewoods’ Silent Directed Retreats. Or maybe you have seen these advertised and considered scheduling one for yourself, but aren’t sure what a Silent Directed Retreat is. If you’ve made a Silent Directed Retreat, we welcome you back. If you’ve never made a retreat like this, we invite you to consider this question: What’s the deepest silence you’ve ever known? Silent Directed Retreats at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) offer opportunities to enter into deep silence in order to sense what it feels like to awaken a quiet and palpable connection and deepen your relationship with the Source of All being. Each day you will receive ongoing direction as you and a professionally-trained spiritual director listen intentionally to the movement of the Source of All Being in your heart. Listening in such profound silence assists you to get in touch with feelings, thoughts and actions as you reflect, meditate, pray and rest. The practice of this daily meeting assists in developing the capacity to discern, notice, sense the movement of the Source of All Being in light of your motivations, attachments, responses to that movement within the whole of your life. To share with a professional your divine experiences brings clarity, deepens your commitment and accountability to the direction of your life, surprises and offers insight into that direction. This five-day retreat is guided by Lucille Winnike, FSPA; Rev. Rose Blank; and Ann Jackson, PBVM. The cost is $400 and includes lodging, meals and spiritual direction. (Partial scholarships are available.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 19:00:00 -0500
10/08/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Afternoon Nature & Forest Therapy Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $15, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 2:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Fall Forest Bathing at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world during the beauty of fall. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 20:00:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha