Workshop 4: Trees: Sanctuary for the Spirit Part of Circle of Trees In This Section Introduction From Circle of Trees Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk? Workshop-at-a-Glance From Circle of Trees Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees 5 Activity 2: Guided Imagery — Among the Trees 5... Spiritual Preparation From Circle of Trees Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Circle of Trees Materials for Activity Cloth for altar or centering table Leaf name tags from the previous workshop, plus a few blank extras, and markers Basket for nam... Opening From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice lightin... Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Workshop 1, Leader Resource 1, Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees Preparation for Activity Choose one... Activity 2: Guided Imagery - Among the Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Workshop 1, Leader Resource 2, Guided Imagery - Among the Trees Preparation for Activity Practice readin... Activity 3: Story - Tree Poems From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Poems about trees Preparation for Activity Select some poems about trees such as "Open House" by Aileen... Activity 4: Sharing Our Special Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pictures or photos of trees Preparation for Activity Gather pictures or photos of trees and place them ... Activity 5: Thank You to Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Art materials, such as watercolors, color pencils, markers, and drawing paper Handout 1, Poetry Prompts... Closing From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Taking It Home Basket for name tags Preparation for Activity Download the... Leader Reflection and Planning From Circle of Trees Meet with your co-leader after the workshop to reflect on the following: How was the mix of discussion and action?... Faith In Action: Reflecting on the Project From Circle of Trees Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Invite anyone who helped with planning or... Alternate Activity 1: Song - The Simple Praise of Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Listen to... Taking It Home: Trees: Sanctuary for the Spirit From Circle of Trees Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk? Handout 1: Poetry Prompts From Circle of Trees Adapted from Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry for Kids website. Five Senses Poem Think of an experience, such as crunching through the autumn leaves.... Find Out More From Circle of Trees Explore North Carolina State University's Trees of Strength website.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Circle of Trees NEXT: Introduction Download all of Circle of Trees (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.