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Evening Nature-Walks and Meditation at Trailside

The first walk is set for July 20.

Spend tranquil evening strolling through Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside during Union County's Evening Nature Walk and Guided Meditation Program, offered on four evenings this summer, according to a press release distributed by the county's Office of Public Information. Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join a naturalist and walk the reservation to experience the sights and sounds of a summer evening, then return to the Trailside Visitor Center for a relaxing guided meditation session.

The program takes place on Wednesdays, July 20 and 27, and August 17 and 24, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.  The fee per program is $12 for Union County residents and $15 for out-of-county residents. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Participants will be treated to a guided tour of the reservation and will practice various meditation techniques designed to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Guided visualization meditations will help participants learn methods to relieve the tension and stresses of everyday life. 

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“The Evening Nature Walk and Guided Meditation program is a unique opportunity for Union County residents to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Watchung Reservation and to gain insight into healthful relaxation techniques,” Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan, liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, said in the press release. 

For information on the Evening Nature Walk and Guided Meditation Program, and on all other programs and events at Trailside, call 908-789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside.

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Trailside Nature and Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.


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