Spring Equinox Gathering by the River

## 🌸 Spring Equinox River Gathering 🌿

Community Service • Nature Art • Potluck • Play

📍 Box Bar Recreation Site (Tonto National Forest)
🗓 Sunday, March 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or stay and enjoy the river as long as you'd like!)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
As the light and dark come into balance, we gather in community to honor renewal, reciprocity, and our relationship with the land. The Spring Equinox marks a turning — a time to plant intentions, clear what no longer serves, and step forward together with care and creativity. 🌞🌎
This day is rooted in service first — giving back to the river that holds us.

🌿 Our Intention
To begin in gratitude.
To tend the land that tends us.
To create beauty from what already exists.
To share food, laughter, and presence.
To welcome spring in right relationship.

We will open the day with a brief welcome circle and intention-setting before beginning our community trash pick-up.

🧤 What to Expect
✨ Community Service (10a–11ish)
We’ll start with trash clean-up along the riverbanks. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Service is our prayer in action.
🎨 Nature Art-Making
After tending the land, we’ll gather to create art using natural and found objects. All basic supplies will be provided. This will be accessible, intuitive, and family-friendly — no art experience needed.
🥗 Spring Potluck Feast
Bring your favorite spring-inspired dish to share! Fresh, light, colorful foods are encouraged 🌼
(Label ingredients if possible.)
💦 River Time & Play
Swim, relax, connect, explore, rest, or simply enjoy being together outdoors.

🧺 How to Prepare
Please bring:

• 🧢 Hat & sun protection (it can warm up quickly!)
• 🧴 Sunblock
• 💧 Plenty of water (more than you think you’ll need)
• 👙 Water gear / towel if you plan to swim
• 🥗 A dish to share
• 🪑 Blanket or camp chair
• 🐶 Dogs welcome but must be leashed

Optional:

• Musical instruments for casual jamming
• Extra trash grabbers if you have them
• A journal for reflections

📍 Location Details
We will meet at Box Bar Recreation Site in Tonto National Forest.
(Be sure to purchase or bring your Tonto National Park pass for parking.)

You’re welcome to arrive right at 10 AM for the opening circle or join when you can. Feel free to stay beyond 2 PM and enjoy the river at your own pace.

🌼 A Few Gentle Reminders

• Leave no trace.
• Stay hydrated.
• Supervise children near the water.
• Be mindful of wildlife and natural habitats.

This is a free, family-friendly community offering in celebration of Spring Equinox and our shared love for the land. 🌿

Let’s plant seeds of service, creativity, and connection — together. 🌱