Community event
Pause, Notice & Create: Nature Mandalas
Sat, Jan 30WG Jones State Forest
Free community event: a welcoming nature workshop blending mindfulness, nature connection, and creativity.
Time & Location
Jan 30, 2027, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Free community event
WG Jones State Forest
Meet at Galindo’s Coffee + Elixirs, The Woodlands, TX
About the Event
Slow down, look closer, and let nature inspire you. Join Melanie Michaelchuk of Just Hyke, in collaboration with Happy Camper Therapy, for a welcoming workshop blending mindfulness, nature connection, and creativity.
Using leaves, twigs, stones, and other natural materials, we’ll create nature mandalas circular arrangements inspired by nature’s colors, shapes, and textures. Discover a simple practice you can return to at home while enjoying the opportunity to pause and create. No artistic experience is needed.
What participants will learn
- Simple ways to slow down and engage their senses.
- How to create a nature mandala using patterns, shapes, and textures.
- How to bring mindful attention to the creative process.
- Ways to enjoy natural materials respectfully, leaving living plants and wildlife undisturbed.
- Ideas for continuing the practice independently or with family.
Materials participants should bring
Comfortable clothing appropriate for the setting and a water bottle. A journal and a phone or camera to photograph their creation are optional.
About the Facilitator
Melanie Michaelchuk is the founder of Just Hyke, an author, a certified Ecotherapy/Forest Bathing Guide, and host of the Just Hyke podcast. Through her books, guided experiences, and podcast conversations, she encourages people to explore, build confidence, and connect with nature. Her books include Sidewalk to Stillness, Sidewalk to Summit, and nature activity books for children and families.
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