What we’re about
Hello! This group is for nature-lovers and anyone wanting to spend more time outdoors.🌳 Being in nature can be healing for the body, mind, and soul. ✨ Research has shown that connecting with nature can improve your overall well-being. Some benefits are stress reduction, an increase in creativity, the strengthening of your immune system, and an increase in positive emotions.
As a member of this group, you will have the opportunity or may be inspired to:
• Try a new activity.
• Explore new places or revisit familiar ones.
• Meet like-minded individuals.
• Step out of your comfort zone.
• Gain a greater appreciation for Earth.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir ☀️
LIABILITY DISCLOSURE:
The organizers of our group, Connecting with Nature, bear the sole responsibility for coordinating event themes and schedules. By registering for an event, each individual, including members and their guests, acknowledges accountability for their own safety. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests are aware of our group's Liability Disclosure and Waiver. Participants, including guests, understand the inherent risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any event organized by this group. Participants willingly accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. Moreover, by signing up, you and your guests release and discharge this Meetup group and its organizers from any and all liability arising from participation in any events.
LIABILITY WAIVER: Additional terms for members.
All attendees engage in events at their own risk, taking full responsibility for any property loss damage, or personal injury to themselves or their guests. Participants are responsible for any venue damage incurred during the event. Emphasizing personal accountability, each member is individually responsible for their behavior at group events. By registering for and/or attending group events, members explicitly confirm their comprehension of this disclaimer. Additionally, they willingly and cautiously agree not to pursue any claims related to the Meetup event against the event organizers.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Aikido Demo at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park - May 4Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego, CA
"Aikido is a martial art that builds confidence and resilience through fluid movement and mind-body connection. Instead of using force, it redirects attacks to neutralize threats with minimal harm. Aikido emphasizes harmony over agression, making it accessible to all ages and fitness levels."
Aikido Del Mar will be demonstrating powerful techniques of the Martial Art of Peace at Children's Day (Kodomo No Hi) in the lower garden of the Japanese Friendship Garden on Sunday May 4. https://www.niwa.org/childrens-day The performance will start at 11:00 am and end at 11:30 am. Kevin Sensei, the head instructor of Aikido Del Mar, will be available afterwards to answer questions.
Aikido Del Mar serves San Diego communities such as Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Mira Mesa, Poway, Del Sur, 4s Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, UTC, Linda Vista, Bay Park, and Downtown San Diego. For more information, go to https://www.aikidodelmar.org/
I will also be around for a short time after the demo near the lower koi pond if anyone wants to say hi.🙂
Come and go as you please. Enjoy the garden flowers and greenery, food, and the festivities of this exciting event!🌺☀️
Admission Prices
$16 - Adults (18+)
$14 - Students, Seniors (65+), Military
$0 - Free to members of the Japanese Friendship Garden
