Nurtured by Nature
The Northland Arboretum's first Women's Wellness Workshop
The Northland Arboretum invites you to be part of Nurtured by Nature, the Northland Arboretum’s first Women’s Wellness Workshop to be held the evening of Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Arboretum. Our goal is to help you learn how to use nature as a backdrop to their overall health and wellbeing. This inaugural event will feature presentations, demonstrations, activities, more than 20 educational booths, wellness screenings, and advice from various clinicians.
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The cost is $5 for a ticket, which includes a swag bag, the opportunity to visit with area health and wellness vendors, and admission to 4 inspiring and helpful health workshops!
Featured Speakers
Featured Speaker
5:30pm
Jackie Burkey
Crow Wing County Master Gardener
Featured Topic:
Houseplant Math - Divide and Multiply!
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Jackie will discuss and demonstrate several ways to propagate your houseplants. Learn what to try other than just the jar of water on the windowsill. Learn how indoor plants can affect your health and wellness during the winter blues.
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Jackie Burkey became a U of M Extension Master Gardener in 2007 after moving back to Minnesota in 2006 following 28 years in Central Texas. She turned her North Brainerd yard into an Edible Landscape and especially loves to grow hardy roses and dahlias.
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Featured Speaker
6:00pm
Hanna Christenson
Registered Dietician
Featured Topic:
Mindful Eating - Convenient, Quick and Easy
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Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Hanna Christenson has practiced at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center for 8 years as a registered dietitian/nutritionist. She specializes in medical weight management and works with oncology patients to optimize their nutrition through all stages of treatment.
Hanna received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Psychology from North Dakota State University-Fargo.
Featured Speaker
6:30pm
Cathy Christy
Owner
Featured Topic:
De-Stress Your Life
Managing stress is a necessary part of life, and there are several strategies you can use to help reduce your stress levels. Join me as I discuss a few strategies you can use to manage your stress and begin to de-stress your life. Participants will also be guided through a short relaxation session and walk away with a self-care workbook they can use to bring less stress and more relaxation into 2023!
This informative and interactive session is being led by Cathy Christy, owner of Advanced Massage & Skincare Specialists in Nisswa. Cathy has worked in wellness for over 25 years and holds a Master's Degree in Community Health Education, along with being triple licensed in massage therapy, esthetics, and advanced practice esthetics.
Featured Speaker
7:00pm
Anna Struss
Mindset Coach
Featured Topic:
Wellness from Within - Empowering You!
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What is wellness to you? In this workshop you will discover new tools for a familiar path we all find ourselves traveling, the path to wellness. Whether you are just starting your wellness journey or consider yourself a wellness warrior, you will be sure to gain insights and powerful take-aways to put into action from attending this workshop.
Anna is the founder of Tangled Anchor, a Life Coaching & Events Co. Her mission is to grow a community of women who dare to dream big and through support and accountability take bold, confident action. Whatever the goal, Tangled Anchor will help you grow through it.
Vendors
Over 15 wellness-focused businesses and organizations will be available to share ideas and information on how to stay well in the winter. Healthcare providers from CRMC will provide screenings so you can stay on top of your health.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Northland Arboretum invites your business to be part of Nurtured by Nature. Would your business benefit from helping more than 100 area women to learn how they can use nature as a backdrop to their overall health and wellbeing? Are you interested in lifting the health and wellbeing of our community?
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To keep the event admittance at low cost for women, we are seeking sponsors to assist with event expenses. If one of the sponsorship levels below looks attractive to you, click the Pay Now button to fill out our Donation form. In the Donation Description field, enter Nurtured by Nature.
$1,000 Sponsor Level
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Top billing on promotional materials, logo on substantial print, broadcast, outdoor, website, and Facebook marketing
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Insert in 125 swag bags
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Event speaker (20-minute presentation)
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Vendor booth with staff/information in premium location
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Eight event tickets
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Listing on official event webpage to include logo
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Event signage