Centred Outdoors visits Tudek Park with special guest Barbara Fisher!

During the week of June 15, Centred Outdoors explored Tom Tudek Memorial Park. This included guided outings and our second Forest Therapy (Shinrin-yoku) session of the season. We had the privilege of being led by Anna Marie Nachman, certified ANFT guide. Anna helped participants awaken their senses in the park, which has a diverse ecosystem with over 40 species of resident butterflies, native bees and birds, and hundreds of native plants that serve as food and shelter for pollinators and other wildlife.

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During the guided outings, community members had the privilege of learning from one of ClearWater's founding members, Barbara Fisher, about the inspiring history behind Tom Tudek Memorial Park

In the 1970s, this land was nearly turned into a shopping mall but thanks to the efforts of Barbara, Jim McClure, and a group of dedicated locals, the plan was stopped to protect the local watershed. That movement led to the founding of ClearWater Conservancy in 1980.

A decade later, the Tudek family generously donated much of the land in memory of their son, Tom. Today, the 91-acre park is home to a community garden, dog park, playground, walking trails, the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, and more. Click here to watch a video of what Barbara shared.

If you missed the program last week and want to participate, there are three more sessions throughout the season with the next one being on July 9.

More information on upcoming events can be found on our Centred Outdoors events page linked below.