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September Yoga in the Meadow schedule announced

September 3, 2020 by Scott White

We want to encourage everyone to follow The Yogi Treehouse at www.theyogitreehouse.com or on Facebook and Instagram @theyogitreehouse for weather and location updates.

The schedule for September is as follows:

Sunday mornings, 9-10 a.m. — Morning Flow
Monday mornings, 9-10 a.m. — Morning Flow
Tuesday mornings, 10:15-11:15 a.m. — Supported Flow
Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sunset Flow
Wednesday mornings, 9-10 a.m. — Morning Flow
Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sunset Flow
Friday mornings, 9-10 a.m. — Morning Flow
Saturday mornings, 9-10 a.m. — Morning Flow

We have two payment options to choose from:

Single class donations

Monthly yoga memberships

A portion of all yoga proceeds goes toward Connemara Meadow restoration and maintenance.

Come join us for Yoga in The Meadow!

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More “Yoga In The Meadow” classes added for July (updated)

June 25, 2020 by Scott White

Due to the overwhelming success of our Saturday morning Yoga classes, we are adding more Yoga In The Meadow programs in July.

Starting in July, Yoga will be offered at the following days and times weekly:

Sundays, 9 a.m. — Morning Flow with Kat
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. — Sunset Yoga with Melissa
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. — Morning Flow with Christi (Begins July 8)
Thursdays, 7 p.m. — Sunset Yoga with Melissa (Begins July 9)
Saturdays, 9 a.m. — Morning Flow with Melissa
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In addition we will offer a Kids Yoga in the Meadow program on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m.

If that event turns out to be successful we will consider offering the classes on a regular basis.

Bring your own mat and old blanket to put under mat. Insect repellant is recommended.

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Reserve your place by clicking here

Visit our event calendar for schedule

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Yoga in the Meadow

June 6, 2020 by Scott White

Connemara Yoga In The Meadow

Join us every Saturday morning at 9 for Yoga in the Pecan Grove.

Experience Mother Nature at her best!

Bring your own mat and old blanket to put under mat. Insect repellant is recommended.

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Get your ticket here

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2020 Bird Walk calendar is set

September 2, 2019 by Scott White

If you enjoy participating in our monthly bird walks (or have always wanted to) you can set your calendar for 2020. Dates for next year’s Bird Walks have been scheduled.

2020 Bird Walk Calendar

Sunday, January 5 — 8 am

Saturday, February 1 — 8 am

Sunday, March 1— 8 am

Saturday, April 4 — 8 am

Sunday, May 3 — 7 am

Saturday, June 6 — 7 am

Sunday, July 5 — 7 am

Saturday, August 1 — 7 am

Sunday, September 6 — 7 am

Saturday, October 3 — 8 am

Sunday, November 1 — 8 am

Saturday, December 5 — 8 am

CLICK HERE to see the monthly calendar of scheduled walks for the rest of 2019 and 2020.

Parking is in the main entrance at Tatum and Alma.

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Holiday in The Meadow rescheduled to Dec. 16

November 15, 2018 by Scott White

Connemara Celebrate The Season

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

Connemara’s Holiday in the Meadow celebration has been rescheduled to Dec. 16 due to bad weather expected this weekend.

The Connemara Conservancy invites you to join us Sunday, Dec. 16, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. in the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve as we celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of outdoor family fun.

We will have cocoa and smores, hayrides, hammocks, carols, a photo booth, potential Elf sightings, and more.

Holiday music will be provided by Allen Philharmonic Tuba Euphonium Quartet.

Holiday cookies and brownies will be provided by Market Street of Allen.

In addition, with a donation to Connemara you can register for one of these two great outings:

Bee Hive Tour: Join the Meadow Bee Keeper for a working visit to the hive. You will be dressed in a full bee suit, work the smoker and provide other assistance. Photos and video of the experience will be provided.

Private Hot Dog and Marshmallow Roast with Hay Rides: You and 11 of your friends will have a 2-hour private hot dog/marshmallow roast in the Meadow on a Saturday night in December or January. Hay rides will also be provided.

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Celebrate the Season, Dec. 10 in the Meadow (Updated!)

December 1, 2017 by Scott White

Connemara Celebrate The Season CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

The Connemara Conservancy invites you to join us Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve as we celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of outdoor family fun.

We will have marshmallows for roasting, hayrides, carolers, holiday crafts, cocoa and candy canes, a photo booth, potential Elf and Santa sightings, and more.

Holiday music will be provided by Allen Philharmonic Tuba Euphonium Quartet.

Christmas trees and treats will be provided by Whole Foods Market.

(Updated information – Dec. 5)

In addition, with a donation to Connemara you can register for one of these two great outings:

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Join us Sunday, Oct. 22, for FallFest in the Meadow

October 15, 2017 by Scott White

The Connemara Conservancy is hosting an afternoon of fun for the entire family in the Meadow Nature Preserve on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Connemara Fallfest hay ride FallFest in the Meadow will feature a wide range of activities, including:

Hay Rides
Face painting
Butterfly Garden Tours
Mazes
Pumpkins
Photo Booth
Art In The Meadow

KONA ICE will be serving up their frozen treats from 1:30 – 3:30 and we will even have hammocks provided by REI for those who want to spend a lazy afternoon outdoors.

The entrance to the Meadow Nature Preserve is on Alma Road just south of Bethany Drive in Allen. For directions, CLICK HERE.

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Join us for Music in the Meadow, July 7

June 29, 2017 by Scott White

Connemara invites you to bring your lawn chairs and cooler for an evening of popular folk music and patriotic songs performed by local guitarists Tony Stanzo and Mark Wood on Friday, July 7 in the Meadow Nature Preserve.

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More sponsors sign on for MeadowFest 2017

March 17, 2017 by Scott White

Connemara MeadowFest sponsor Neighborhood Management

Thank you to Neighborhood Management, Darling Homes and Whole Foods Market, who have all signed on as the latest sponsors of MeadowFest 2017.

They join Emerson Partners, Gardens of Connemara, Montgomery Farm, Montgomery Farm Gardens, Montgomery Urban Tree Farm, Nine Band Brewing and Trademark Car Wash as sponsors of the event scheduled for April 29 at Bedside Manor at Montgomery Farm.

For more information, including online ticket sales, CLICK HERE.

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Save The Date For MeadowFest, April 29

February 22, 2017 by Scott White

Join the Connemara Conservancy for an evening of dinner, dancing and fun to celebrate the beauty of nature and Texas open space and to support our conservation efforts to restore critical habitats for Monarchs, bees and other pollinators.

Cocktails
Food truck
Photo Wagon
Outdoor Games
Music and Dancing
Tickets are $100 per person.

Sponsorships and individual tickets available.

Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships Online

Download Printable Sponsor Packet

Download Printable Individual Ticket Request