Step into the embrace of Mother Nature and experience the magic of community healing at our Greater Austin YMCA's event! Join us for a soul-nourishing day amidst the serene beauty of the great outdoors, as we unite to honor the profound connection between humanity and the natural world:

Yoga Under the Trees: Find your inner tranquility as we gather under the canopy of gentle trees for a peaceful yoga session. Our experienced yoga instructor will lead you through calming poses and mindful breath, allowing you to fully embrace the serenity of the natural surroundings.

Our other free YMCA For All events happening during the Roots & Wings Festival:

Oct 21 - Guided Trail Run with Ashlee (10am)

Oct 28 - Nature Scavenger Hunt (10am)

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of the Greater Austin YMCA's events celebrating the healing power of community in nature with the Roots & Wings Festival! See you there!

Stay connected at: https://www.austinymca.org/

Join us at Laguna Gloria for an evening of exploration and celebration! We are excited to be part of this year’s Roots and Wings Festival! While here, make art inspired by the rich flora and fauna of Laguna Gloria, learn more about how you can help support the pollinators in our city, and enjoy exploring all the art and nature Laguna Gloria has to offer!

Check out TheContemporaryAustin.org for more information on what the evening will hold!

We can't wait to see you!

Learn about the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos with this fun storytelling program of flannelgraphs, shadow puppet show, La Catrina song and dance, followed by butterfly puppet and skull mask-making crafts.

Step into the embrace of Mother Nature and experience the magic of community healing at our Greater Austin YMCA's event! Join us for a soul-nourishing day amidst the serene beauty of the great outdoors, as we unite to honor the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Families: Calling all families, rain or shine! Embark on a thrilling and educational scavenger hunt through the heart of nature. Assemble your teams and explore the wonders of the great outdoors, discovering hidden treasures and fascinating insights along the way. This engaging activity is perfect for fostering community, sparking curiosity, and creating memories with loved ones.

This event serves as a powerful reminder of the healing potential that blossoms when we come together as a community, embracing the richness of the natural world. Let's celebrate the bonds we form with nature and with one another, as we strengthen our collective commitment to nurturing a healthier, happier, and more sustainable planet.

Our other free YMCA For All events happening during the Roots & Wings Festival:

Oct 21 - Guided Trail Run with Ashlee (10am)

Nov 5 - Outdoor Yoga with Scott (10:30am)

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of the Greater Austin YMCA's events celebrating the healing power of community in nature with the Roots & Wings Festival! See you there!

Stay connected at: https://www.austinymca.org/

Daytime turns into night at the Caretaker’s Cottage while we explore the wide world of pollinators beyond butterflies and bees! Learn how bats, beetles, and more help make Austin the beautiful green city that it is, using a tactile matching game created by Park Rangers.

Give yourself “monarch vision" by using UV flashlights. Finally, leave the event with seed packets of night-blooming plants, and give those amazing nocturnal pollinators an excuse to visit your backyard or community garden.

Come one, come all to celebrate the Roots & Wings Festival 2023 with a Dual-Language Storytime highlighting all the great things about pollinators and our wildlife friends!

Learn about the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos with this fun storytelling program of flannelgraphs, shadow puppet show, La Catrina song and dance, followed by butterfly puppet and skull mask-making crafts!

Join us at the Milwood Branch of the Austin Public Library for a fun family event for all ages! Activities include a nature scavenger hunt, seedball crafts, plant propagation station, and plant and seed swap.

Come learn about bats and how they are vital to ecosystems around the world. Some bats help maintain the balance of pests and others pollinate some of our favorite plants. Meet a bat that lives at the Austin Nature & Science Center. Hosted with Bat Conservation International.

Step into the embrace of Mother Nature and experience the magic of community healing at our Greater Austin YMCA's event! Rain or shine, join us for a soul-nourishing day amidst the serene beauty of the great outdoors, as we unite to honor the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.

Guided Trail Run with Ashlee: Lace up your running shoes and set forth on an invigorating guided trail run around Lady Bird Lake. Feel the earth beneath your feet and breathe in the rejuvenating scent of nature as you bond with fellow enthusiasts along the way. Whether you're an experienced runner or a novice, this adventure promises to inspire and revitalize your spirit.

Our other free YMCA For All events happening during the Roots & Wings Festival:

Oct 28 - Nature Family Scavenger Hunt (10am)

Nov 5 - Outdoor Yoga with Scott (10:30am)

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of the Greater Austin YMCA's events celebrating the healing power of community in nature with the Roots & Wings Festival! See you there!

Stay connected at: https://www.austinymca.org/

Enjoy stories and seedball crafts to learn about bugs, flowers, and pollination in the Children’s Area at the Central Library!

Join the City of Austin Park Rangers on a tour of the historic Caretaker's Cottage in Zilker Park! At the top of every hour, Rangers will be leading a tree walk through the Cottage grounds, teaching participants to identify, care for, and meaningfully connect with our arboreal friends. The event will finish with a seedball making activity, and participants will go home with a pollinator-friendly resource they can easily add to their own yards or community gardens.

Learn about the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos with this fun storytelling program of flannelgraphs, shadow puppet show, La Catrina song and dance, followed by butterfly puppet and skull mask-making crafts.