Join us for a two-day series Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th! Register for both or chose one! Space is limited, reservations required.

Friday May 8th - Willow and Qi - Public Talk - Medford Public Library - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

We will gather at the Medford Public Library for a potluck dinner and talk with Michael Vasquez, Executive Director for The Willow Conservancy in Eugene, OR. Their work includes educating the public about the benefits of willow, teaching workshops, and developing local partnerships in the Willamette valley.

This meeting or event is not sponsored nor endorsed by the Library.

Public talk limited to 40 people.

May 9th - Willow and Qi: movement at the meadow - Saturday morning - 10am - 2pm

We will “move like willow” through Qigong movement with Michael in the morning at Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, enjoy a bag lunch in the meadow, and then an early afternoon willow planting in Latgawa Creek. Willow is like a ‘magic stick’ where a length of cut willow can root and grow out into full willow bushes. Willow is also a primary food for beavers and an important habitat for birds.

Michael has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for 40+ years and is the author of The Bamboo Path - which provides an inviting view into how the traditional path of growth and development is the same path to releasing the past traumas and limitations, the interferences that filter our perceptions and create ongoing compound conditions. Learning to support health and well being is founded in knowing and understanding ourselves deeply, healing inner resistances from the past and developing the ability to harmonize the heart and mind.

Qigong is a 5,000 year old practice that supports mental and physical flexibility, improves balance, boots the immune system, and is a practice that supports awareness of your self, and the state of your mind/body/spirit. There will be an invitation to join in a 60 minute Qigong movement practice during this event.

All are welcome, recommended for ages 12 and up.

We will be movement on and walking over generally flat but uneven terrain, and planting willow in Latgawa Creek.

Bring layers of clothing, waders or waterproof boots (we have some you can borrow if needed) and water. We will provide the snacks!

Qigong movement and willow planting limited to 20 people.

Please RSVP to hold your spot and for final details one week in advance of the event: