Yoga in the Park: A Community Resilience Event

Date: May 31, 7-8 PM
Location: 45th & Gillham, South End of Park

Register here!

Join us for a special evening of resiliency and connection as Sarah Mayerhofer leads a sunset flow designed for all levels of yoga.

Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this class will offer a supportive space to cultivate resilience, both individually and as a community.

Bring your mat, some water, and a friend — and let’s come together in the beautiful outdoors to nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Why we offer mindfulness events…

We live in a world that promotes chronic busyness, distraction, and negative news. Our mindfulness events offer people new perspectives, renewed energy, and enhanced clarity that empower them to show up better prepared to face life’s demands.

In times of change, yoga helps us build strength, balance, and connection to the world around us. Yoga is not simply a chance to exercise or improve flexibility (though those are helpful additives) — it’s a change to slow down, rely on the power of breath to ground us into presence, and come back into our bodies.

Let’s embrace this moment of collective renewal.

We can’t wait to see you at Gillham Park! 🧘🏽

If you have questions, contact Sarah Mayerhofer at saamayerhofer@theresilientactivist.org.

Photo Credit: Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association

Seeds of Life Garden Tour 🪻

Revitalizing Urban Land for People and Nature

Date: Sunday June 8th, 3-5 PM
Location: Seeds of Life Garden in Lee’s Summit

(exact address will be provided at the time of registration)

Register here!

Parking: Street parking available 🅿️
Restrooms: Not available on-site 🚻

At Seeds of Life Gardens, Linda Chubbuck and Stan Slaughter have created an inspiring space where nature and community thrive together. Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the garden stands as a living testament to what is possible when we reimagine vacant urban land not just as a space to be filled, but as a canvas for growth, resilience, and sustainability.

The project began with two residential lots that had been damaged by flooding from the nearby creek. Both homes and utilities were removed, leaving the area abandoned. In January 2022, ownership of these lots was transferred from the City of Lee’s Summit to Linda and Stan, marking the start of a transformative journey.

Seeds of Life Gardens was founded with a clear mission: to benefit nature, the Web of Life, and all creatures—including humans. This mission is deeply rooted in the belief that by healing the land, we heal ourselves. The garden has been designed as an educational space to showcase what can be achieved with urban, vacant ground, offering valuable lessons for the neighborhood, the city, and beyond.

Though the project faces unique challenges, including no water service and the prohibition of fencing due to FEMA flood regulations, Linda and Stan have turned these obstacles into opportunities. Situated on a heavily trafficked walking route, the garden is highly visible, allowing for meaningful engagement and learning. Since its inception, Seeds of Life Gardens has flourished, with hundreds of native perennials and grasses planted in the wildflower garden, 15 fruit trees added to establish a food forest, and a sizable vegetable bed created. The strategic use of berming and soil improvement techniques has allowed the garden to manage floodwaters effectively, while revitalizing the local habitat.

This garden is more than just a beautiful space—it’s a testament to the power of resilience. From two vacant patches of land, Linda and Stan have cultivated an ecosystem where both plants and people thrive. As part of The Resilient Activist’s mission to support sustainability and community-building, Seeds of Life Gardens exemplifies how we can take action on urban land to create something restorative and impactful.

We invite you to visit and witness the progress and life that has emerged from these once-vacant lots. Come and experience the buzzing energy of nature in action, and learn how small, thoughtful steps can create lasting change for both our environment and our communities.

Why we offer mindfulness events…

We live in a world that promotes chronic busyness, distraction, and negative news. Our mindfulness events offer people new perspectives, renewed energy, and enhanced clarity that empower them to show up better prepared to face life’s demands.

We can’t wait to see you at The Seeds of Life Garden on June 8th! 🌻

If you have questions, contact Anna Graether at anna@theresilientactivist.org

The Longest Light: Illuminating Inner Radiance 🌞

Retreat Date: Saturday June 21st, 10am – 4pm
Location: Rising Ranch in Oskaloosa, KS

Register here by June 18!

As the sun reaches its peak on the longest day of the year, you are invited to pause—to reconnect to the brilliance of the natural world and your own inner being.

The Longest Light is a day-long silent retreat thoughtfully designed to help you soften, reconnect, and remember who you are beneath the noise of daily life.

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the land at Rising Ranch, this retreat will include periods of reflection and meditation, mindful movement, nature-based sensory exploration, a sound bath, and guided journaling.

The day will be facilitated by a team of mindfulness professionals committed to creating a safe and supportive environment while fostering a sense of shared community.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Retreat Facilitators

Facilitators include The Resilient Activist Founder and Climate Reality Leader Sami Aaron, Board Certified Music Therapist and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Rachel Rilinger, and Mindfulness in the Heartland Founder Amy Zoe Schonhoff.

Whether you are relatively new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, this one-day retreat is carefully designed to offer you space and support in navigating the complexities of being human.

Let this solstice be your invitation to slow down, soften, and shine.

🌱 About the Venue

Rising Ranch, located in Oskaloosa, Kansas, just an hour from the Kansas City metro and twenty minutes north of Lawrence, Kansas, is a refuge, love-nest, and creative space for education innovator, Katie Boody Adorno and artist, Jay Norton.

Situated on 25 acres of beautifully maintained farmland, Rising Ranch provides scenic spaces and meandering paths ideal for reflection and contemplative practices.

🎟️ Registration Fee: Suggested $120 | Supporter $150 | Reduced $90 

Space is limited to ensure an intimate, well-supported experience.

Registration deadline is June 18th!