Upcoming Events:
Stay Tuned!
Past Events:
Move Along the Missouri
- Saturday, January 28th
- 1-2:30
- Sertoma Park, Bismarck
- Sponsored by Burleigh County Public Health
- Yoga for kids and families at 1 pm
- Music for kids at 1:30 by Kittyko / Kris Kitko
- Free
- More info: https://fb.me/e/2f4FIfTnk
Past Events:
Be a Bird
January 29th
Sleepy Hollow Arts Park, Bismarck
January 29th
Sleepy Hollow Arts Park, Bismarck
EVENT INFO:
*Bring any kind of whistle, recorder, flute, bird caller, etc. (toys, DIY, or "real") to become birds in the woods.
*Activity 1: We will meet at Sleepy Hollow Park & walk to the wooded area, spacing among the trees. We'll play call and response games with each other & with birds as we sit or stand near our "own" tree.
*We will also take a slow walk through the woods gently playing our sunset birdsongs.
*Activity 2: After we are birds in the woods, we will make paper birds to bring home.
*Materials you need to bring: Any kind of whistle, recorder, or flute. Paper will be supplied, so no need to bring unless you want to bring your own.
*DRESS FOR WINTER WEATHER AND WALKING IN SNOW*
*NOTE the TIME: 4:30
*Gentle Elemental activities are generally on the quiet side & meditative. We encourage participants to listen to nature nearby.
*All ages, free.
*Sponsored by North Dakota Council on the Arts and Gentle Elemental.
*Bring any kind of whistle, recorder, flute, bird caller, etc. (toys, DIY, or "real") to become birds in the woods.
*Activity 1: We will meet at Sleepy Hollow Park & walk to the wooded area, spacing among the trees. We'll play call and response games with each other & with birds as we sit or stand near our "own" tree.
*We will also take a slow walk through the woods gently playing our sunset birdsongs.
*Activity 2: After we are birds in the woods, we will make paper birds to bring home.
*Materials you need to bring: Any kind of whistle, recorder, or flute. Paper will be supplied, so no need to bring unless you want to bring your own.
*DRESS FOR WINTER WEATHER AND WALKING IN SNOW*
*NOTE the TIME: 4:30
*Gentle Elemental activities are generally on the quiet side & meditative. We encourage participants to listen to nature nearby.
*All ages, free.
*Sponsored by North Dakota Council on the Arts and Gentle Elemental.
Sunset Walk with Birds
January 15th
General Sibley Park, Bismarck
January 15th
General Sibley Park, Bismarck
EVENT INFO:
Join us on a 1 mile walk by the river & trees to listen for birds & nature sounds.
-Free, all ages
-Registration not necessary
-General Sibley Park
-We will walk silently to try to hear birds (we will pause sometimes to listen).
-You may bring any kind of flute (toy or "real"), bird tweeter, or whistle to make bird sounds ***toward the end of our walk*** (not during the walk).
-You can cut over/turn around at any point.
-We will walk slowly/moderately. It's a gentle walk, not a work-out.
-DRESS FOR WINTER WEATHER.
-Sponsored by North Dakota Council on the Arts and Gentle Elemental.
Join us on a 1 mile walk by the river & trees to listen for birds & nature sounds.
-Free, all ages
-Registration not necessary
-General Sibley Park
-We will walk silently to try to hear birds (we will pause sometimes to listen).
-You may bring any kind of flute (toy or "real"), bird tweeter, or whistle to make bird sounds ***toward the end of our walk*** (not during the walk).
-You can cut over/turn around at any point.
-We will walk slowly/moderately. It's a gentle walk, not a work-out.
-DRESS FOR WINTER WEATHER.
-Sponsored by North Dakota Council on the Arts and Gentle Elemental.
Log Drumming
Dec. 11
General Sibley Park, Bismarck
Dec. 11
General Sibley Park, Bismarck
EVENT INFO:
*Join us for a peaceful 1 mile walk in the wooded trail at General Sibley Park.
*Along the way, we will stop and gently make some rhythms on the downed logs and tree stumps.
*Gentle Elemental will provide sticks for playing the logs, as well as some chimes and bells.
*You do not have to make sounds; you can just listen if you prefer.
*All ages.
*Free.
*No musical experience/ability necessary.
*Welcoming to all, including dogs!
*Please dress for the weather so you're not distracted by being chilly.
*The walk is on a well-walked but not paved trail. It may be a little snowy or melting. It's an easy walk, but wear appropriate footwear.
*Sponsored by Gentle Elemental and North Dakota Council on the Arts.
*Join us for a peaceful 1 mile walk in the wooded trail at General Sibley Park.
*Along the way, we will stop and gently make some rhythms on the downed logs and tree stumps.
*Gentle Elemental will provide sticks for playing the logs, as well as some chimes and bells.
*You do not have to make sounds; you can just listen if you prefer.
*All ages.
*Free.
*No musical experience/ability necessary.
*Welcoming to all, including dogs!
*Please dress for the weather so you're not distracted by being chilly.
*The walk is on a well-walked but not paved trail. It may be a little snowy or melting. It's an easy walk, but wear appropriate footwear.
*Sponsored by Gentle Elemental and North Dakota Council on the Arts.
Walk in the Woods
Dec. 4th
Sibley Nature Park, Bismarck
Dec. 4th
Sibley Nature Park, Bismarck
EVENT INFO:
*Take a quiet walk in the woods at Sibley Nature Park while the flurries fly!
*Sibley Nature Park is NOT General Sibley Park (see map).
*The 1.1 mile trail is in a wooded area, far from city noise.
******DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!******
Hats, scarves, gloves, ski pants, layers--whatever you need to stay warm. Don't get distracted by being chilly. It's predicted to be windy, so bundle up.
*After our walk but while still in the woods, we will have the chance to play simple chimes or little bells for a short time.
*Feel free to bring your own (even homemade) chimes or bells, like wind chimes, finger cymbals, or even a couple metal washers on a string. Participation is optional--or you can just listen.
*All ages. Free.
*Sponsored by Gentle Elemental and the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
PLEASE BRING
Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates.
*Take a quiet walk in the woods at Sibley Nature Park while the flurries fly!
*Sibley Nature Park is NOT General Sibley Park (see map).
*The 1.1 mile trail is in a wooded area, far from city noise.
******DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!******
Hats, scarves, gloves, ski pants, layers--whatever you need to stay warm. Don't get distracted by being chilly. It's predicted to be windy, so bundle up.
*After our walk but while still in the woods, we will have the chance to play simple chimes or little bells for a short time.
*Feel free to bring your own (even homemade) chimes or bells, like wind chimes, finger cymbals, or even a couple metal washers on a string. Participation is optional--or you can just listen.
*All ages. Free.
*Sponsored by Gentle Elemental and the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
PLEASE BRING
- WARM CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (It's okay to bundle up if the temp is cool!)
- YOU CAN TAKE PHOTOS OR RECORD SOUNDS
- Participants must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates.
Gentle Rhythms
Nov. 26th
Hillside Park, Bismarck
Nov. 26th
Hillside Park, Bismarck
EVENT INFO:
- All ages
- Bring any items--pots, pans, drums, shakers, cans, cardboard box, bells, chimes, etc.
- Play world rhythms
- Group rhythm activities
- Learn to make rhythms with sticks, seed pods, rocks, pinecones
- See map for parking
- 3:00-3:30 PM
- Free
- Sponsored by North Dakota Council on the Arts
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FOR ALL AGES:
Oct. 22nd
General Sibley Park
Oct. 22nd
General Sibley Park
NOTE: DUE TO PREDICTED CLOUDY WEATHER FOR SATURDAY, WE'VE MOVED THE DATE TO FRIDAY, OCT. 22.
EVENT INFO:
- FOR ALL AGES
- ABOUT 1 MILE (little longer)
- TRAIL TERRAIN varies: grass, sidewalk, and wide gravel path
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
- 9-10 PM
- LOCATION: General Sibley Park-
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/5mzLr8D1HmUwHvPS6
- FREE
- YOU MAY BRING A SMALL LIGHT IF IT'S VERY DARK ON TRAIL
- REGISTRATION is not necessary
- WALK WILL HAPPEN IF IT'S CLEAR OR CLOUDY (BUT NOT IF IT'S RAINING--CHECK FOR UPDATES)
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
PLEASE BRING
- WARM CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (It's okay to bundle up if the temp is cool!)
- YOU CAN TAKE PHOTOS OR RECORD SOUNDS
- Participants must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
- Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updateS.
FOR ADULTS:
Sept. 26th, East Sibley Nature Park, Briardale area
Sept. 26th, East Sibley Nature Park, Briardale area
Registration closed/event has concluded.
See above for any upcoming events.
See above for any upcoming events.
DIRECTIONS:
https://goo.gl/maps/M1EExJT5LyF8QLv7A
https://goo.gl/maps/M1EExJT5LyF8QLv7A
EVENT INFO:
*FOR ADULTS (No children's activities)
*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
*6 PM- 7 PM (option to stay longer in nature if desired)
*LOCATION: East Sibley Nature Park (NOT GENERAL SIBLEY PARK)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (6 MAX but may change w/ covid precautions)
*ALL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE--MASKING, SOCIAL DISTANCING, ETC.
*ANY SUPPLIES WILL BE PRE-PACKAGED TO AVOID HANDLING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
****PLEASE BRING****
-INSECT REPELLENT
-NOTEBOOK OR JOURNAL/PEN OR PENCIL
-SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
-WATER-
*YOU MAY BRING A SMALL MUSICAL OR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT (such as bells, chimes, or small drum) FOR THE END OF THE EVENT
*YOU MAY BRING BINOCULARS
*YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE PHOTOS OR RECORD SOUNDS
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
*FOR ADULTS (No children's activities)
*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
*6 PM- 7 PM (option to stay longer in nature if desired)
*LOCATION: East Sibley Nature Park (NOT GENERAL SIBLEY PARK)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (6 MAX but may change w/ covid precautions)
*ALL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE--MASKING, SOCIAL DISTANCING, ETC.
*ANY SUPPLIES WILL BE PRE-PACKAGED TO AVOID HANDLING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
****PLEASE BRING****
-INSECT REPELLENT
-NOTEBOOK OR JOURNAL/PEN OR PENCIL
-SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
-WATER-
*YOU MAY BRING A SMALL MUSICAL OR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT (such as bells, chimes, or small drum) FOR THE END OF THE EVENT
*YOU MAY BRING BINOCULARS
*YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE PHOTOS OR RECORD SOUNDS
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
FOR CHILDREN:
Sept. 19th, Sertoma Park, Bismarck
Sept. 19th, Sertoma Park, Bismarck
Registration closed/event has concluded.
See above for any upcoming events.
See above for any upcoming events.
EVENT INFO:
*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
*8:30 AM- 9:30 AM
*LOCATION: SERTOMA PARK, BISMARCK, ND (park in the volleyball court lot)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (10 MAX but may change w/ covid precautions)
*ALL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE--MASKING, SOCIAL DISTANCING, ETC.
*ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PRE-PACKAGED TO AVOID HANDLING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
*PARENT / GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT
*INSECT REPELLENT / SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
*BRING WATER
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Participants are encouraged to bring a small musical instrument, such as bells, chimes, or a small drum (for the end of the event).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants (and parents) must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
*8:30 AM- 9:30 AM
*LOCATION: SERTOMA PARK, BISMARCK, ND (park in the volleyball court lot)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (10 MAX but may change w/ covid precautions)
*ALL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE--MASKING, SOCIAL DISTANCING, ETC.
*ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PRE-PACKAGED TO AVOID HANDLING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
*PARENT / GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT
*INSECT REPELLENT / SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
*BRING WATER
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Participants are encouraged to bring a small musical instrument, such as bells, chimes, or a small drum (for the end of the event).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants (and parents) must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
August 8th Sertoma Park
Registration closed/event has concluded.
See above for any upcoming events.
See above for any upcoming events.
EVENT INFO:
*SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH
*9 AM- 10 AM
*SERTOMA PARK, BISMARCK, ND (park in the volleyball court lot)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (10 MAX)
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
*PARENT / GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT
*INSECT REPELLENT / SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
*BRING WATER
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Participants are encouraged to bring a small musical instrument, such as bells, chimes, or a small drum (for the end of the event).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants (and parents) must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
*SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH
*9 AM- 10 AM
*SERTOMA PARK, BISMARCK, ND (park in the volleyball court lot)
*FREE EVENT
*LIMITED ENROLLMENT (10 MAX)
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:
*PARENT / GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT
*INSECT REPELLENT / SUN SCREEN RECOMMENDED
*BRING WATER
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A HAT WITH A BRIM ALL AROUND (we will offer some mosquito netting to "wear" while seated, and a hat with a brim will help the netting cover the body or at least offer some shade. Limited quantities.).
*Participants are encouraged to bring a small musical instrument, such as bells, chimes, or a small drum (for the end of the event).
*Chairs will not be provided; you may bring something to sit on or a blanket for the ground.
*Participants (and parents) must be able to be silent for periods of time during this event.
*Check back periodically for updates or watch your email for updates/announcements.
