Mindful Movement Hike - Central Park, Rosevile

We'll meet by the Central Park Rocket Ship by the parking lot off of Lexington Ave. N. We'll then walk around the north side of Bennett Lake, veer off to the East by the tennis courts to cross Victoria St. N. We'll pass along the north side of the ball fields and continue heading due East past the Arboretum to cross Dale St. N. toward the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. From there we will head toward the trails behind the center and the boardwalks within the marsh. At the center boardwalk, we'll stop for some dedicated mindfulness time. Of course, we'll still be taking time to appreciate nature and the scenery along the way.

After our mindfulness time, if it's not too late, we can continue exploring the boardwalks and then head back the way we came, this time passing around the south side of Bennett Lake, continuing to appreciate the environment on the way back.

If it's your thing, bring your binoculars. Nature apps such as Merlin or any Peterson guides to help us identify and appreciate the surrounding nature are welcome on this hike. The marsh area is great for birds. Please leave your furbabies and your children under 18 at home, however.
Additional things to note:

1. A donation is not required to participate in this event, but if you are attending and are able to make a $2 donation to support the cost of this Meetup Group, it is sincerely appreciated.
2. I do not cancel just because of rain, but I will if there is a risk of lighting. Getting wet in the forest can be rather spiritually cleansing, IMHO. As they say, "Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet." Be prepared for whatever the weather or trail may throw at us! If rain will dissuade you from participating, you are expected to cancel at least 18 hours before the start of the event to allow anyone on a waitlist to have enough advanced notice to still be able to participate.
3. By signing up for this hike, you agree to release the organizers and other members of the event from any liability. The trails may be muddy, uneven and have rocks and tree roots that sneak up out of the ground and could trip you :)

Hope to see you on the trail!