Mass Audubon Field School: Waxing, Waning, and Wellness

American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs said, "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." So, with that in mind we are offering this mindfulness-focused field school. Let the moon be your guide as you experience personal restoration and a deeper connection with nature during this fun and light-hearted retreat on the Outer Cape.

Experience mindfulness in nature through a combination of activities including mindful bird watching, nature journaling, and sensory exploration. Throughout the field school, we will also focus on bird language, learning the five voices of the birds and key behavioral patterns that reveal what is happening in the bird ecology. A moonrise campfire on the beach will end our first day.

Spending time in the natural world has been shown to have restorative health benefits, and our bodies long for time interacting with nature. It stimulates our senses…