Building Awareness, Joy, and  Peace of Mind through Gardening - Free Workshop

For Immediate Release Please

May 5, 2025

Program Contact: Ursula Hanson, ursula@healthyacadia.org or (207) 667-7171

Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, tracey@healthyacadia.org or (207) 667-7171 

Building Awareness, Joy, and Peace of Mind through Gardening - Free Workshop

Maine – Healthy Acadia invites community members to participate in a free virtual workshop, “Finding Mindfulness Through Gardening,” on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The event, part of Healthy Acadia’s Monthly Mindfulness series, will feature special guest Jen Harry.

During this hour-long session, Harry will delve into the parallels between gardening and life. Participants will uncover the shared principles of gardening and mindfulness practices, exploring how they offer similar lessons. Through discussion, we'll explore mindfulness techniques inspired by the wisdom of nature, aiming to cultivate heightened awareness, acceptance, self-compassion, peace, and joy within the garden of our lives.

Jen Harry is passionate about providing busy people with tools and practices to transform stress, enhance well-being, and promote flourishing in mind, body, & spirit. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and has over 15 years of experience in the realm of mental health, and has also earned accreditations in Methods of Japanese Psychology, Applied Positive Psychology, and Resiliency Training. Based in Bar Harbor, Maine, Harry conducts group training sessions, one-on-one coaching, workshops, and outdoor mindfulness escapades through her venture, Acadia Mindfulness. For more details, visit https://www.acadiamindfulness.com

Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register and receive the Zoom link, visit bit.ly/mindful-6525.

For more information about this event, future mindfulness events, or other programs promoting mindful living, contact Ursula Hanson at ursula@healthyacadia.org. To stay updated and register for free events, subscribe to Healthy Acadia’s e-newsletter or visit healthyacadia.org/hpm-mindfulness-for-health.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) community health organization dedicated to building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. Serving Washington and Hancock counties, the organization provides community health support and leadership across Maine. For more information, visit healthyacadia.org.

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