Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at Council Grove State Park
Cost: $40 for MNHC members, $45 for non-members (some scholarships available - call 406.327.0405 for information)

Join author of A Walking Life (and Montana Master Naturalist) Antonia Malchik for a guided walk and discussion on the health benefits of walking, nature, and walking in nature. From the decades-old practice of “forest bathing” to walking’s effect on depression, stress, cardiovascular health, and more, the health benefits of being in nature—and especially walking in nature—have a wealth of scientific backing. But the best way to learn is to experience them for yourself! We will be enjoying the serenity and nature of Council Grove State Park on the Clark Fork River. This beautiful area features abundant bird life, riparian vegetation, cultural history, and more.

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of A Walking Life.

Instructor: Antonia Malchik has written essays and articles for Aeon, The Atlantic, Orion, GOOD, High Country News, and a variety of other publications. Her first book, A Walking Life, about the past and future of walking’s role in our shared humanity, is published by Hachette. She is currently working on No Trespassing, a book about ownership, private property, and the theft of the commons past, present, and future. Antonia gives talks on walking, walkability, conservation, public lands and the commons, and private property, and lives in northwest Montana.

What to Bring:

Clothes/layers appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions. In spring, anything can happen!
Walking shoes or boots
Water/snacks
Writing implement and journal (optional)
Whatever you need to be comfortable walking, standing, and being outside in the elements for two hours

FAQs

What’s the refund policy?

The course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.