Morro Bay Bird Festival

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Join Holly Merker & Claudia Freitas in the Pines for Mindful Birding. Mindful Birding combines bird observation with mindfulness practices that help us slow down, pay attention, and deepen our connection with nature. Rather than focusing on identifying birds, the emphasis is on noticing, with birds serving as our guides. This approach can amplify the wellness benefits associated with both birding and mindfulness and cultivate reciprocity. Through guided instruction, participants will engage in simple mindfulness practices that awaken the senses and encourage intentional attention to birds and the natural world. Ornitherapy Explorations accompany the walk, enhancing observation skills and fostering deeper experiences with birds that support personal wellbeing. Participants will receive a take-home journal to encourage continued exploration and awareness. No prior experience with birding or mindfulness is necessary. All are welcome. Meets at the intersection of La Loma Avenue and Balboa Street, Morro Bay. Use 1190 Balboa Street for mapping. Park on La Loma Avenue.