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Hosted by Chasing The Wild + Iowa Dog Hiking Clubπ Saturday, December 21st
β° 1:00 PM
π Walnut Woods State Park
(Meet in the east parking lot near the trailhead)
Join us for a special Winter Solstice community pack walk β a grounding, instinct-led way to honor the longest night of the year and welcome the slow return of the light. β¨
This walk is for anyone who wants:
π² Calm, structured pack movement
π² A mindful reset before the holidays
π² A deeper connection with nature + their dog
π² A safe, on-leash community experience
πΏ WHAT TO EXPECT
β Weβll start with a short grounding ritual + solstice mantra
β Walk together in calm, structured pack flow
β Practice winter trail etiquette + instinctual leadership
β Close with a seasonal reflection + intention setting
This is an on-leash, no-greetings, give-space event.
All breeds and training levels welcome as long as they can remain respectful in a structured group environment.
π₯ BONUS
After the walk:
πΎ Warm bone broth for the pups
πΌ Optional Solstice Blessing Bags you can take home β filled with natural aromatic items (cedar, orange peel, cinnamon, juniper) for a cozy winter steam pot.
π FREE + COMMUNITY-LED
Iowa Dog Hiking Club is 100% free, volunteer-led, and structured for safety.
Humans of all ages welcome. Dogs must stay on leash the entire time.
RSVP + drop a comment if youβre joining us!
Letβs walk into the solstice together. β¨
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walnut Woods State Park, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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