Join us at Bridge 99 Brewery on Saturday, December 14th for a Nest Box Painting Workshop!
Custom-paint a songbird box for yourself or a loved one this season. Nest boxes make an excellent, wildlife-friendly holiday gift! Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/6JIZvW7YbHWWLT70KpSi8A
Event contact: zoe@thinkwildco.org
Come celebrate a momentous legal victory that preserved large and mature trees across 7 million acres of Oregon’s and Washington’s eastside forests! With live reggae from Rubbah Tree and many tree-themed activities, you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll make new friends.
Find yourself in nature like you never have before.
Feel your stress melt away as you get connected to your roots.
Witness the magical transformation your mind, body, and spirit will move through as the mind takes a well-earned break, the body gets some well-deserved attention and rejuvenation, and spirit gets to connect with the beautiful bigger picture and serves up a dose of wonder, fascination, gratitude, and connection.
A forest bathing walk starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world.
We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea.
Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the forest through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other.
Decades of studies have discovered a wide range of health benefits associated with this practice, including stress relief, better sleep, lowered blood pressure and inflammation, and improved immunity.
Find yourself in nature like you never have before.
Feel your stress melt away as you get connected to your roots.
Witness the magical transformation your mind, body, and spirit will move through as the mind takes a well-earned break, the body gets some well-deserved attention and rejuvenation, and spirit gets to connect with the beautiful bigger picture and serves up a dose of wonder, fascination, gratitude, and connection.
A forest bathing walk starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world.
We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea.
Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the forest through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other.
Decades of studies have discovered a wide range of health benefits associated with this practice, including stress relief, better sleep, lowered blood pressure and inflammation, and improved immunity.
Anastasia Zielinski, a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator, has been creating for as long as she can remember. “It is a fundamental part of my life,” said Zielinski. “Art has helped me manage grief and depression, as well as been a conduit for joy.” She hopes her creations are a soothing balm for others as well.
“It is easy to become disenchanted with life when you are continuously searching for the next big thing,” shared Zielinski, speaking to contemporary culture’s tendency to overlook life’s small joys. “Depicting and magnifying ordinary areas of foliage highlights the beauty that exists all around us,” she said. Her work gets up close and personal with the natural world to emphasize the beauty often passed over in public spaces such as gardens, parks and open lands. She zooms in on foliage, exploring the various shapes and colors comprising nature.
Influenced by her parents’ artistic pursuits, Zielinski explored painting, dance and music from an early age. She obtained a bachelor of fine arts in painting from Pratt Institute, but Zielinski’s creative identity transcends a single medium. Her career has spanned a diverse range of expressions, and she has earned national and international recognition.
Time spent in nature serves as Zielinski’s infinite muse. It’s the starting point for her creative process which begins with walking meditations in the outdoors. “As I move,” Zielinski said, “I experience a sense of wonder and a desire to share these positive sensations with others.” She captures these moments in photos and notes, which inform her process in the studio.
Approaching her work from a painter’s perspective, Zielinski starts broadly and moves from background to foreground. Regardless of the medium—whether it’s paint, fabric or another material—Zielinski said, “It helps to let go of expectations and have the material guide me.” The results are lush, often abstract paintings and eye-catching fiber-work depicting textured landscapes using fabric, paper and reused scraps.
A prime example of Zielinski’s recognizable style is found in her “Pattern in the Forest” series. These vibrant and dense paintings transport viewers into the detailed design and abstract composition of woodlands. In Zielinski’s words, they “transmit the spirit of the source site, without literally depicting it,” a sentiment that can be applied to many of her creations.
The impact of the arts on Zielinski’s life has inspired her commitment to arts education. Soon, Zielinski will open Freak’n Art in downtown Bend. The creative space will foster community through traditional workshops and weeknight classes. Zielinski believes creative expression is essential for human existence and emphasizes the soul-nourishing power of art in all its forms. See more of her work at anastasiazielinski.com.
