Friday, September 13, 2024

LA hike: last moonlight walk of year


At the top of the walk there's a big waterfall.
Join us on Friday the 13th for the final moonlight walk (easy hike) of the year. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment rather than projecting an interpretation or reacting to it (with liking, disliking, or confusion). This walk in nature is a beautiful opportunity to practice while the weather cools and the company is lovely.

Stay on the trail, with others, and docent guide
WHAT HAPPENED? The crowd gathered, about 35 in all, and we plunged into the woods. The moon was out and visible as was the smoke from the fires to the east. We split into groups to see the native plants and walk mindfully, aware of all our senses to identify edible and medicinal plants, to consider survival tactics of keeping warm, hydrated, safe, and fed. The Eaton Canyon area is one of the most visited among locals but is less known around town. It's no Griffith Park, Runyon Canyon, or East Fork in Azusa. We explored Native American plant knowledge and lore, the Buddhist principles of mindfulness (sati) and calm, deep listening and remaining joyful in overwhelming times. There was a great deal of conversation, friend making, nature appreciation, and snacks at the end. Although this was the last "moonlight walk" until May of next year, there are ongoing monthly "plant walk" every third Sunday of the month from 10:00-11:30 am. Just bring sturdy shoes, hat, camera, and a water bottle. Walk begins inside the EC Nature Center. (And while this location will be closed during Tuesday (9/17/24) night's full moon, there are nearby trails that will be wide open for the experience, such as Cobb Estate up to White City.
Event details
Once a month on Friday closest to the full moon, come to Pasadena for Moonlight Walk: Meet at 7:00 pm at the Eaton Wash Nature Center (ECNC) for a guided docent-led walk in groups of up to 15 each with as many groups as are needed, docents permitting.

(Five to seven groups is usual for this popular adventure ($2.00 supports ECNC).
  • WHAT: Guided Moonlight Walk
  • WHEN: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, 7:00 pm
  • WHERE: ECNC, 1750 N. Altadena Dr.
  • Pasadena, LA County, California 91107
  • PHONE: (626) 398-5420
  • EMAIL: ecncag@gmail.com
FREE to RSVP:
Other outdoor meetings
Friday nights closest to the full moon at 7:00 pm
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: San Gabriel Mountains Chapter Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month (except for Nov. and Dec.) at 7:30 pm in the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Auditorium. Website: cnps-sgm.org

PASADENA GROUP SIERRA CLUB: Monthly program meetings are held on most first Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 pm in the Eaton Canyon Nature Center auditorium. Website: sierraclub.org/angeles/pasadena
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