Finding balance in our busy and pressured lives can be challenging, but if we allow an to slow us down, we improve our overall well-being. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature, magnifying these benefits. Through the mindful observations of birds and their habitats, we learn not only about them, but ourselves. This class will include a lecture and outside activities, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Garden paths can be uneven. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 12, 2025. About the Instructor: Holly is an avid birder, educator, writer, and lecturer, who has a passion for bird conservation. She is an instructor for National Audubon and the American Birding Association and is the lead data reviewer for eBird in Pennsylvania. Holly believes in the powerful benefits nature holds for our wellbeing and is lead author on a book on the subject, aptly called Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul, guiding readers into deeper connections to the birds around them.