Thriving Outside in the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum
In an effort to continue to create a culture of wellness on FAU’s Jupiter Campus, the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum has been coordinating and hosting the Thriving Outside in the Arboretum series from Fall 2021 to Spring 2024. The program is coordinated by CES and FAU
Thrive
with funding provided by
The Chastain Charitable Foundation.
We are now in our final year of funding of this valuable program -- our SPRING 2024 events run from February through April! See the SPRING 2024 schedule below.
Spring 2024 Schedule:
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February 14, Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm - For The Love of Butterflies
- Join us
for a Butterfly Walk! This Valentine’s Day, make your heart flutter with a butterfly walk at the Arboretum. Learn how to also spot and identify our common local butterflies. During this walk you will be accompanied by a local butterfly expert from the North American Butterfly Association. The Arboretum has many plants that were specifically planted to attract butterflies.
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February 22, Thursday, 3:00-6:00pm
- RELAX! with a Chair Massage in the Arboretum
- We are about halfway through the semester. Are mid-term exams stressing you out? Come out to the Arboretum and enjoy a quick massage from licensed massage therapist, Nicole Thomas. She’ll help you work away that tension so you can ace your final exams! This event is specifically for FAU students. If you are not a student and would like to participate, please contact Alana Edwards at aedwards@fau.edu to request to be added to a waiting list.
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March 12, Tuesday, 3:00-4:00pm - Chinese Tea Tasting & Mindfulness
- Join Jia Li as she shares her knowledge of the history, culture and health benefits of tea. Enjoy two rare organic loose-leaf teas directly from organic tea farmers and tea masters. Drinking tea brings people together! We hope you’ll join us for this unique 1-hour tea-tasting experience.
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April 8th & 15th, Mondays, 12-12:50pm -
Audubon Bird Walk
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One of the best places to learn about common local bird species at FAU is at the Arboretum.
With the Arboretum being a birding hot spot, April will attract many different bird species since it is migration season! Register now!
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April 23, Tuesday, 1:00-4:00pm
- RELAX! with a Chair Massage in the Arboretum
- Are you all stressed out prepping for final exams? Come out to the Arboretum and enjoy a quick massage from licensed massage therapist, Nicole Thomas. She’ll help you work away that tension so you can ace your final exams! If you are not a student and would like to participate, please contact Alana Edwards at aedwards@fau.edu to request to be added to a waiting list.
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April 26, Friday, 10am - Arbor Day!
Join us at 10am for an Arbor Day Celebration! - Details for this event will be posted soon. Please save the date!
ASYNCHONOUS EVENTS
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Nature Bathing Meditation - Grab a moment for yourself and take a stroll through the Arboretum. This
Nature Bathing Medidation Booklet
will provide guidance to calm your mind by using your 5 senses to focus on your enviroment instead of your thoughts.
