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Workshop - Microscopes to Cosmos: Mindfulness for all (Ticket)

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Explore the natural world from the microscopic to the universal through immersive, experiential learning. Participants use magnifying glasses and microscopes to investigate tiny wonders while practicing mindfulness through close observation and intentional slowing down. The journey expands into the cosmos with a guided daytime stargazing meditation inside Digitalis, an inflatable digital planetarium, demonstrating how awe can inspire wellness across every scale of nature. The session concludes with practical strategies for writing nature-based guided meditation scripts and marketing mindfulness programs that attract participants. Activities are adaptable for K–12 learners and can be tailored for audiences of all ages. Please reach out to conference@maeoe.com with any questions or accessibility requests. Location: For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum at 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48509 Time: Sunday, October 4 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Session Outcomes: 1. Gain confidence to facilitate simple mindfulness exercises that are aided by magnifying glasses, microscopes, and stargazing. 2. Understand the benefits of blending science, nature, and wellness topics into one program. 3. Formal educators learn about neat offerings that can be brought to their school. About the Presenter: Rebecca Sedam, Park's Naturalist, Oakland County Parks. Rebecca is a Certified Interpretive Guide and Associate Certified Wildlife Biologist with 10 years experience in outdoor education spanning from agriculture to international conservation to nature center wellness programming.

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Lansing, MI 48909

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