Montclair Ecology Tour
Oct 16-25, 2020
Welcome to our self-guided audio tour!
This ecological journey across Montclair will reacquaint you with the familiar and introduce you to the unknown. The map and legend below include seven starting locations from which to embark. We've created a Soundcloud playlist with seven audio recordings that correspond to each walk. Check out the map, then click "Begin Audio Tour" below to begin the first walk.
Get the full experience with our Immersive Card Deck!
For the most immersive experience, purchase the accompanying card deck with exercises designed as extensions of the audio's contemplative practice. Each card invites you to start right where you live, fostering tangible action in your own yard. Available for $15 at any in-person MDW event!
Before you embark, make sure that you . . .
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download the Soundcloud app
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charge your smartphone
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bring headphones
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wear a pair of comfortable shoes
Map Legend
Attunement
Starting location: Your home
30 minutes
Leaves of Grass
Starting location: Your front door
Duration: 10 minutes
The Wild
Starting location: Corner of Glenfield Ave & N Willow St
Duration: 20 minutes
On Urban Waters
Starting location: Post office on corner of Glenfield Ave & Grove St
Duration: 45 minutes
Reframing Toxicity
Starting location: Glenfield Park corner of Maple Ave & Woodland Ave
Duration: 20 minutes
Eating in the Commons
Starting location: Any edge of Nishuane Park
Duration: 15 minutes
History of Place
Starting location: Mills Reservation parking lot off of Edgecliff Rd
Duration: 20 minutes