Photo credit: Arnaud Mesureur

In times of stress, uncertainty, and disconnection, nature can offer space to set down our day-to-day activities, reconnect, and remember our shared humanity. The Space Between the Trees is a summer series of guided nature experiences designed to support reflection, grounding, belonging, and community connection.

Gatherings will take place in parks throughout the Twin Cities metro and may include mindful walking, meditation, nature connection practices, quiet reflection, journaling or creative expression, and opportunities for gentle conversation and community building. Experiences will vary by location and theme, blending movement, stillness, reflection, and opportunities to connect more deeply with nature and community.

Each gathering will explore a different theme, including grounding, emotions, beauty, belonging, and connection. Participants are welcome to attend one gathering or join for the full series.

These gatherings are open to all people and are intended to create supportive spaces for rest, reflection, healing, and connection during challenging times. No previous experience is necessary.

This is event is free. Registration is required. Reserve your space today!

Cancellation due to weather will be announced two hours before the event.

Guided by: Laura Adrian is a yogini and meditator who finds beauty, awe and inspiration by directly connecting to the Earth whether in a city park or wilderness area. Since 2014 she has been offering retreats and expeditions across the Upper Midwest where she shares her adventurous spirit with seasoned adventurers or nature-curious folks. Laura is a Certified Wilderness First Responder and has spent over 365 nights in the wilderness. She is especially interested in creating supportive spaces for people new to nature and wilderness into nature. Through these experiences, Laura has encouraged women to develop wilderness skills, challenge themselves, and develop a more beautiful relationship with the natural world.