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Have midterms go you feeling down? Do you feel adrift in a sea of endless assignments and monotonous classes? Join me and Evelyn in a meditative retreat to the gardens! Bring art, bring a journal, bring a contemplative mind- but absolutely DO NOT bring schoolwork (I will be terribly sad). I’ll bring some creative (art?) supplies but please bring your …
Hello friends! Do you ever find yourself walking around, marveling at nature’s beauty, in awe of the environment that surrounds you, only to have this state of bliss shattered by the sight of trash on the ground? Well, regardless of whether you have been in this position, you can imagine that it sucks. I hate litter, you hate litter, we …
Guys. GUYS. Did you know that the Pavillion gardens have TONS of edible plants? Yeah, I know. Pretty freaking cool. Sooooo join me (Sarah) & Brian to go check them out!!! According to Brian’s eyewitness testimony, there are definitely some pears around for us to knock off the trees. Plus, there may be pomegranates or perhaps some other interesting foody …
Hello friends! My eyeballs hurt from looking at my computer for so long. I am sick of click-clacking away at my keyboard all day, then dreaming about saying something dumb in seminar, then waking up and doing it all over again. Anywhooo that was my long-winded way of saying that I want to switch it up. I think a great …
Calling all printmakers/sketchers/crocheters/etc! Are you a crafty person? Do you have trouble making time to prioritize your art? Boy do I have the trip for you! For the first of hopefully many OCTO installments, we will find a beautiful spot on grounds (behind old dorms? the lawn? endless possibilities!) where we’ll devote some uninterrupted time to our respective crafts. I’ll …
Did you know magnolia petals are edible? This is not an April Fool’s joke! They kinda taste like cardamom, cloves, and ginger rolled around in dirt together (mmmmm appetizing). They can be used for all kinds of things — pickling, syrup making, and COOKIES. On this trip, I’ll pass on my recipe for magnolia petal gingersnaps. We’ll start at the …
Hello everyone, It’s time to do some cultural exchange. Have you ever wanted to swim through a Highland glen, visit the Scottish isles, and drink water from the freshest streams in the world? If the answer to any of those questions is aye then this trip is for you. I’ll be teaching you everything I know about Scottish Country Dancing, …
HELLO outdoorslings! Do you ever look at the trees when you’re walking to class and think “hmm that tree so pretty i wonder what it is?” Do you love looking at all the changing leaves on grounds? IF SO (and also even if not still join) come IDENTIFY TREES ON GROUNDS with me and ivy!! The plan: 1:30ish gather at …
ello this is a little last minute but I’d like to invite some people to join me in my practice friday morn! the weather has been getting cooler and ive been wanting to practice more outside, so Im going to lead a beg/int vinyasa style flow with lots of room for modifications and freedom to do what you want. Just …
Hey lovely people, To recover from our first full week of classes, I want to relax and detox outside while also moving my body gently and intentionally. Emma and I are by no means yoga experts or certified but we do enjoy being outside, breathing, and stretching. You are welcome to bring yourself and do your own thing, or I …
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I don’t know about y’all, but my school year is already proving hectic and it’s just begun! So what better way to end our first full week of classes and welcome in the weekend than with some time soaking in the sun with friends on the Lawn? My thoughts here are just to meet as a group on the Lawn …
What’s up tree huggers! As I’m sure you’re all aware, Thursday will be gloriously warm and sunny (never mind why that is…), and I want to take advantage of it! I’ve been eyeing the magnolia trees along the sides of the Lawn for the past few weeks and they look oh so climbable, so I figured I’d lead a silly …
word on the street is jim has promised BODO’s for this weeks run… need i say more? im thinking we all meet at the rotunda steps, make our way over to the front of madison hall as an ODC power squad, and then run for however long Jim likes to run for. and then fEAst on our awaiting Bodo’s bagels. …
1. Acquire stuff that would be good for a large group gathering. Spikeball, frisbees, board games, musical instruments, art supplies, interesting ideas, a generally pleasant demeanor, etc. 2. Be at Lawn at noon on Sunday. 3. Improvise
Calling All Hominini! I’m here to impart wisdom in the same manner my ancestors did for me. If you don’t already know, climbing stuff is fun, and you should try it! Climbing trees is especially fun, and this one is no exception! It’s a beautiful specimen of a Deodar Cedar, and we’re going all the way to the top! WARNING: …