OWLette Summer Camp registration is now open! OWLette is a summer day camp for girls ages 11 – 14 at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. Campers learn outdoor, naturalist, and gardening skills in an inclusive, non-competitive environment. Our 2024 camp is June 24 – 27. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.; however, […]
Join our community partner, Healthy Acadia, for a tai chi series to help empower people to improve their health and well-being through slow, smooth, and continuous mind-body exercises. This course is appropriate and beneficial for people of all ages and levels of physical ability. These gentle movements can help: Alleviate Pain Reduce stress Increase strength, […]
Join us for our April Harvest Table Cooking Class: Introduction to Gluten-Free Baking with Denise Lavoie. We will discuss gluten-free flours, and flour mixes and bake a few different gluten-free, dairy-free bread. Gluten-free bread baking is easy and tasty. We will end with a French picnic; bread, veggies, fruit, and cheese. Denise has been cooking […]
Japanese Stab Binding - Handmade Journals Join Maureen Andrew for a fun workshop where we will create a unique journal/keepsake book. Participants will select and decorate pages of multimedia and watercolor paper, adorn the journal covers with personal artwork or art papers, and then put it all together using the Japanese stab binding method. These […]
Chair Yoga Session 2: April 10 - May 8When: Most WednesdaysTime: 4:00-5:00 pmCost: $10 per session (paid in advance) Chair yoga lets us get yoga benefits from the security of a firm chair. We still have to do the work, but we are seated on a chair or standing next to our chair with a […]
Let’s make gardening fun! Would you like to spark an interest in gardening in a child you know? Or do you know a child who is already curious about plants or gardening and you’re looking for new ideas to expand their interest? Join us for this 2-hour adventure into making gardening fun for children of […]
Note: This program was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 20th and has been moved to Sunday, April 21st due to weather. Are you interested in joining other women on outdoor adventures and learning more about our local natural ecology? Join OWL's Outing Group for Women! This month's outing is Ecology and Geology of the Bold […]
Would you like to learn more about the exciting volunteer opportunities at Women for Healthy Rural Living? We will be holding an information session on Zoom (with an in-person option!) to explore how community members can be involved in our work. We will be joined by Mark Grant, Incredible Edible Milbridge Coordinator, who will talk […]
Join us for an OWL skill-building workshop: Orienteering Basics! Orienteering is an activity in which participants use a map and a compass to find points in the landscape. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport. Knowing how to use a map and compass can be the difference […]
Join us at the Milbridge Commons Wellness Park for a morning walking group! This six-week series begins on May 1st and meets twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Registration is recommended but not required. For more details, contact Lizzie at lizzie@whrl.org or by phone at 413-717-7827.
Join local baker Dorothy Pilloni to discuss the origin and evolution of scones and their significant role in modern fare. We will make zucchini and herb scones and a mix-and-match scone with your choice of a variety of ingredients. The scones will be accompanied by some light sides, including vegetables, soft cheese, and more. We’ll […]
