A Guided Nature Walk (Free event)

Join Michael for a guided exploration into the practice of slowing down and deepening our relationship with the natural world. This immersive walk invites participants to engage with the subtle intelligence of the landscape, from Blue Oaks and seasonal wildflowers to the presence of scrub jays overhead. Together, we will explore how to “read” trees, interpret the wind, and sit in quiet reflection with grandmother trees. Along the way, we will open conversation about how nature teaches, communicates, and invites us into deeper awareness.

Location: Sterling Pointe Ct, Loomis, CA 95650
Distance: 3.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 375 feet
Level: Easy to Moderate
Pace: Slow, with frequent stops for observation and discussion
Meet at trailhead: 9:30 AM
Hike Begins: 9:45 AM
End Time: 1:15 PM

Please bring lunch, water, and appropriate footwear.
This experience is designed not as a workout, but as a practice in presence.

### About the guide

Michael is a lifelong hiker, backpacker, and outdoor enthusiast. He is WFR-trained and adult CPR-certified. Michael’s connection to the land has been shaped by journeys through places like Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, though his true roots run deep in Mount Diablo. Guided by curiosity and a love of self-studying trees and plants, he has learned the languages of wind, water, and earth—finding meaning in slowing down and walking with presence.

P.S. If you wish to carpool from Sacramento, meet at Parkview Presbyterian Church’s parking lot on 727 T st at 8:30 AM. We will be leaving at 8:45 sharp.