Navigate to Nature Topeka Adventurers

Note: Website registration is required; see the registration link at the bottom.

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with a gathering centered on community, movement, forest and fresh air.

Stepping outside into cool autumn air works wonders—physically boosting circulation and stamina, mentally clearing out daily stress and fatigue, and emotionally grounding your spirit in nature. Come get outside, enjoy the community, and feel those benefits for yourself!

Because November weather can change quickly, the exact route will be determined closer to the day of the event based on trail conditions. If the dirt paths are muddy or wet, we will utilize the paved trail system to ensure everyone has solid footing and a comfortable trek; if conditions are dry, we will hit the dirt hiking paths.

Details:

• Distance & Pace: About 3 miles at a comfortable, steady group pace.
• Weather: Rain or shine event; We will adjust the terrain based on the weather.
• Lighting: Since the sun sets so early, we will be hiking in the dark. A red headlamp is required.
• Location: KC Metro area; The exact meeting location will be sent via email the evening before the event depending on trail conditions.
• Clothing: Dress in comfortable layers based on the temps.
• Sustenance: Food/Drinks/snacks, glucose, electrolytes
• Waiver: A Waiver will be required to attend; it will be sent via email.

Note: Website registration is required; see the registration link at the bottom.

A community focused play date for dog owners, dog lovers (w/o dogs) and Humans looking for community in the outdoors.

Bring your four-legged family members, your favorite outdoor games, and your appetite for fresh air & fun.

The Walk: We will walk Parkville (paved river trail if wet, nature trails if dry); expect 2-3 miles

Off-Lease Playtime: After our walk, the doggies are rewarded with freedom to play & socialize in the fenced off-leash area.

Human Playtime: Humans without dogs or anyone taking a break from watching their furry family are invited to play outdoor games. I will bring bocce ball. Feel free to bring lawn games like cornhole, ladder toss, frisbees, etc. Please bring a snack to share with the group of humans.

Key Info:
Attire: Dress in layers fro the seasonal weather and shoes suitable for paved/dirt trails.
Dog Safety & Vaccinations: Please ensure your dog is comfortable in a group setting of dogs & humas, up to date on vaccines and kept on a leash during the initial walk. Leashes are required at all areas except the off-leash fenced area.
Owner Etiquette: Please ensure you have water, food, treats and waste bags for your dog. Keep a close eye on your dog's body language at all times. Manage conflicts immediately (call your dog or separate them).
Lighting: Since the sun sets so early, we will be hiking in the dark. A red headlamp is required.
Waiver: A Waiver will be required to attend; it will be sent via email.

Feel free to bring your lawn chair.

Note: Website registration is required; see the registration link below.

There is something wild and transformative about standing on high ground under the radiant glow of a November supermoon.

Join us at Skyline Park for a full moon hike, winding through the woods until the trees part to reveal a sweeping 360 degree view of the supermoon over Topeka's highest point.

The Beaver Supermoon will be flooding the landscape with raw lunar power. Under the 1000 ft summit and 360 view, I will lead us through fluid, purposeful qigong movements to channel, soak up, and store the electric energy of the potent supermoon directly into the body! An experience not to be missed and a skill you will be able to use every full moon!

After filling our cups with moon qi and soaking in the views, we will hike our way back to the lot.

Trail Info:
Weather: Rain or shine; the moon's energy is still active even behind clouds.
Dry trail conditions: We will hike the wooded trail up/back.
Wet trail conditions: We will take the paved path to ensure solid, clean footing up/back.
Trail length: about 1.5 miles round trip hike
Lighting: It will be dark when we begin so a red headlamp is required.
Age: 18+ only
Waiver: Will be required; sent via email
Clothing: Dress in layers for the weather/temps

What you receive:
- Guided hike through the dark landscape
- Guided moon qi ritual
- Water Vessel: to charge in the supermoon as we hike and at the top of the summit for the lunar qi absorption.

Meetup is informational, website registration is required to secure your spot, receive emails/updates, etc.
https://www.navigatetonature.com/event-details/supermoon-hike-lunar-qi-cultivation

Please note: Your email is used ONLY to receive your ticket, event updates, pinned meeting location (sent out the morning of the event), etc. I will not use your email for anything besides this specific event.

I'll see you in the wild!

Note: Website registration is required; see the registration link below.

A gentle pre-Thanksgiving gathering to honor those you miss.

The Thanksgiving holiday can feel heavy when someone you love is missing from the table. When the world tells you to celebrate, but your heart is holding loss or heartache, you do not have to carry it alone.

Join us in nature for a quiet gathering of remembrance, connection and care. Together, we'll make room for the love, the ache and whatever this season brings.

You are welcome to share, listen or simply be present. Every activity is optional. There is no right way to grieve here and no expectation to feel differently by the end.

Intentional Moments of Remembrance:

• Sensory Grounding Pause: We gather in nature in the quiet canopy to settle our feet/body onto the earth and immerse our senses to help prepare us to drop the weight while inhaling warm, uplifting Bergamot to gently restore light to the heart.
• Community Story Circle: In a relaxed space, we share short memories, stories or simply speak our loved ones' names out loud, turning isolated grief into shared human warmth and bringing genuine gratitude for their memory.
• Creating Your Remembrance: Using raw pieces of fall tree bark, everyone receives space to paint or write names, dates and personal messages to their loved ones.
• The Bridge Walk: We walk together as a unified group onto the footbridge, allowing gentle movement to mark our steps forward while carrying the love that remains with us.
• Anchoring the Love Ceremony (The Lock): We will fasten a padlock onto the bridge, a solid, permanent physical anchor in our community. This lock stays behind as an enduring statement that your bond, your love, and their memory remain unshakeable, no matter how much time passes.
• Honoring the Journey (The Floating Bark): Standing over the water, we release your tree bark into the Blue River, watching it ride the current to honor their journey (whatever your personal belief may be), while honoring your steps froward in life.
• Herbal Tea Sip: We wrap up with a hot tea infused with cinnamon and clove, a dark, rich deeply grounding caffeine free brew that feels like a warm hug in the late November holiday air. A gentle moment to close our time together with warmth and connection.

Everything is provided for you, even the lock. Come as you are, heartache, quiet memories and all. Share your solo journey with others on the same path and in need of support this holiday season.

Feel free to bring a special items to hold, wear or carry with you so you feel your loved once presence during the ceremony.

Heart-Centered Energy Exchange:
To ensure this gathering remains welcoming and accessible while covering the costs of physical supplies, we are offering this as a donation based event with a minimum contribution of $9 (represents stepping through and honoring the chapter/cycle and compassionate community).

If you feel called and are able to offer more to support the facilitation and help sponsor others during the holiday season, additional donations are deeply appreciated.