Join PBS Wisconsin and Holy Wisdom Monastery for an afternoon of reflection, the great outdoors, and a glimpse at the new PBS film series from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 12.

With spring knocking on our doors, it’s the perfect time to get outside and reconnect with nature! Join PBS Wisconsin and Holy Wisdom Monastery for a free afternoon of reflection, the great outdoors, and a glimpse at the new PBS documentary series Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau himself was a naturalist, and his writings still resonate today as we continue to look for ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. During the event, we’ll explore our own relationship to nature together at Holy Wisdom Monastery, a local leader in environmental restoration and clean energy!

Part of the free-to-attend PBS Wisconsin Thoreau Pop-Up series, we can’t wait to walk Thoreau nature with you! All ages and nature-comfort levels welcome, come and go anytime between 1pm and 4pm.

At this event:

• Tea and coffee refreshments
• Clips from the Henry David Thoreau film
• Guided walking tours led by Holy Wisdom Monastery (see below for a description of the tour, and be sure to reserve your tour time!)
• Self-guided Meditation Trail

Weather note: while refreshments and film clips will take place indoors, the walking tours and Meditation Trail are outdoors. Please dress for the weather!

Registration is required for a guided walking tour. Registration is not required to attend the overall event, but it is still appreciated to help us plan ahead!

About the guided walking tour: Experience the beauty and promise of spring amidst the restored prairies on the monastery grounds. Knowledgeable tour guides will share the story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their appreciation with this land. Tours will depart from the front desk in the gathering space of the monastery building and last 30-45 minutes. Expect to walk approximately one mile on grassy trails at a leisurely pace. Be sure to register for your tour time!