by Tommy Tredway | Aug 14, 2024
Join Lissa Sims for a free, all-levels practice on the lawn under the trees. Whether this is your first yoga practice or your thousandth, this is a great opportunity to be with your people in a beautiful environment with many people who love yoga and want to share it. Invite your people, share this and/or bring a friend.
If you haven’t practiced yoga outside with a group before you are going to be blown away by 1. how much fun you have and 2. how GOOD you feel. It’s nice to practice with your community, it feels good to move in a natural way and study after study shows that being outside reduces stress and improves your sense of well-being. So of course you feel good!
NO registration is needed–just show up to slow down, breath deeply and feel.
EVERYONE is welcome!
Most people bring mats but a big towel works too.
“When you go out into the woods, and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘You are too this, or I’m too this.’ That judgment mind comes in. And so I practice turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are.”
― Ram Dass
by Tommy Tredway | Aug 14, 2024
A native-plant landscape has flourished at St. Michael’s for over 25 years. It includes a truly astonishing variety of trees: old trees and young trees, large trees and small trees, planted trees and volunteers. During a leisurely one-hour walk we will explore their habits, discuss their suitability for urban spaces, and admire their beauty.
by Tommy Tredway | Aug 1, 2024
Stop by the Bluegrass Greensource booth for some “tree-mendous” family fun at KET’s annual Super Saturday! Make a tree leaf-rubbing booklet, decorate a tree “cookie” necklace, sort and investigate tree seeds, and explore more tree-related science and art activities for young children. There will be many other family activities and performances at Super Saturday as well!
by Tommy Tredway | Aug 1, 2024
The 33rd Arbor Day celebration at The Arboretum is supported by sponsors including LG/E&KU Foundation (Presenting Sponsor) and the Lexington Tree Board. Our Arbor Day celebration gives people the chance to visit The Arboretum and the Kentucky Children’s Garden, free of charge. We will have a variety of tree-related programs and crafts in the Kentucky Children’s Garden, as well as UK student groups and organizations from across Kentucky.
8:30 AM – Fall Plant Exchange | Bring plants and garden-related items (books, seeds, tools, decor, etc.) to the grass overflow parking lot at 8:30 AM. The exchange starts at 9 AM and usually lasts for 30 minutes.
10 AM – Opening Program | Proclamation of Arbor Day, Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Healthcare Tree Campus USA recognition
10:30 AM – 5 PM Kentucky Children’s Garden | FREE admission today, thanks to PRESENTING SPONSOR Kentucky Utilities! | Enjoy crafts, games, giant bubble wands, and plant something to take home.
Throughout the day: Visit with exhibitors from UK and the community, including the UK Entomology Club, UK Recycling, the UK Horticulture Club, Glean Kentucky, and more!
by Tommy Tredway | Aug 1, 2024
🌳 Kick Off Tree Week 2024 with a Fun-Filled Evening! 🌳
Join us at Mary Todd Park for an memorable start to Tree Week 2024! Celebrate the seventh annual kick-off event with a variety of activities including a tree planting, food truck, fun for kids, live music and the opportunity to engage with many environmental organizations from across Lexington.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and your community! We look forward to seeing you there.
