Family programs celebrate the Birthday of the Trees

Jan. 12, 2022  |  By Waterbury Roundabout  

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the anticipated storm on Jan. 17. This post will be updated when it is rescheduled.

Deep in the winter quiet, the Jewish tradition of Tu B’Shvat celebrates the birthday of the tree. The holiday is celebrated by eating different kinds of fruits and making yearly commitments as stewards of the earth. On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, Living Tree Alliance in Moretown is offering several COVID-safe family programs in the forests, fields and sledding hills of its farm. As part of the celebration, the day will include a special dedication to Martin Luther King Jr. and racial justice.

The events will include a family program for those with children ages 6-11 with tree-centered games and a focus on ecology. A contemplative snowshoe in the woods and fields will feature mindfulness activities. Bring your own snowshoes. Rentals also available at Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield. And Andrea Soberman of Musical Munchkins will lead a musical program for young children that honors the earth and trees. That will be indoors in the common house where adults will be required to wear masks.

All are welcome. Dress warm and bring a sled. Registration is required and a donation is suggested. To RSVP and for more information, visit online at livingtreealliance.com/tu-bshvat.