COMMUNITY EVENTS
As we grow into this beautiful space, some wonderful outdoor (and indoor) activities are planned by and for this generous community. Some events are planned by partners and others are simply an invitation to show up at the barn, in the sanctuary, or quietly walking the pathways. All events are open to the public; please note where registration is required. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into this nature inspired community.
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Saturday, November 10
through November 22 Self-Guided Meditative Walk for Uncertainty
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At Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 Need a quiet moment amid a noisy, uncertain season? Self-guided meditative walks will be available for visitors in the barn from November 10 to November 22. Any day between dawn and dusk, grab a loved one or come out to Bluestem on your own for a reflective, recentering stroll. Park at the entrance, stop at the barn for a printed guide, and then stroll the pathways and trails at your own pace. Feel welcome to email Katie here with your reflections.
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Saturday, November 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nature Connection Ramble
Join Bluestem volunteer and certified interpretive guide Margot Lester for an easy ramble through the meadows and woodlands. This walk is a great opportunity to process recent events, calm your nervous system and be in community. We’ll do a range of activities including sense sharpening, breath work and using Merlin, eBird and iNaturalist to learn more about what we encounter. While we love dogs and kiddos, this program is only for humans 18 and up. Preregistration is required, the apps aren't. Please sign up here.
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At Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 
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Friday, November 22nd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM A Bluestem Birthday Celebration:
Bluestem Turns Two! 
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At Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 Bluestem turns two this November! Join us on Friday, November 22nd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to celebrate the gifts of nature and the wide community of stewards, volunteers, supporters, and neighbors who have made this milestone possible! Bring a cozy chair, blanket, a headlamp, and a favorite potluck dish or drink to share—we’ll provide the birthday cake and s'mores. We'll have tables set up in the barn for food and plenty of sodas and water on ice. Jeff will be tending the bonfire just beyond the barn in the field. Please RSVP here.
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Sunday, December 1
10:00 - 11:00 AM Being Nature
with Tammerie Day Join Tammerie Day for the third practice of Being Nature at Bluestem. If you have ever had what felt like a mystical experience with a tree, or if you just love trees and would like to experience companionship with them, this Sunday is for you. We’ll meet at the barn to gather ourselves and our thoughts, and then move into the trees of Bluestem to practice arbor divina, an adaptation of an ancient practice for focused meditation. Rather than ruminating on a text, we’ll take one or several trees as our focus, and practice deep noticing and listening. Feel free to bring a journal or sketchpad if that is part of your practice, but no supplies are needed, other than an hour of your time and attention. Please register here if you plan to attend!
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At Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 
Being with the Trees.
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Saturday, December 21st
through the New Year A Self-Guided Solstice Stroll
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At Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 Open Every Day Dawn to Dusk From the winter solstice through the winter holidays, we will have printed, self-guided meditative walks available in the barn for visitors to the nature preserve. As the season turns toward winter, take some time out of the holiday buzz to listen to the steady, peacefulness of the winter wildlife. Whenever it is convenient for you, any day between dawn and dusk, grab a friend and your thermos and bundle up for a beautiful winter stroll. Park at the entrance, stop at the barn for a printed guide, and then stroll the pathways and trails at your own pace. Feel welcome to email Katie here with your reflections, and let us know if you see any interesting winter wildlife!
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Quiet Hour at Bluestem
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We hold the Friday noon hour as an intentional slowing down moment, whether together or on our own. Park in the parking area and walk to the Woodland Sanctuary, just west of the Barn. Benches overlooking the pond await you. Feel welcome to bring a poem to read aloud, or just yourself. If you prefer more movement, pathways and shady areas around the property beckon for walking or sitting meditations. Email us for more information.
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Every Friday at Noon
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Contact us for a list of past events.
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Bluestem Community, please email us.
If you have a topic or service you wish to share with
Bluestem Community, please email us.
