Spring equinox walk

The year tips into balance. Days stretch longer than nights, light reclaims its ground and the earth exhales after winter's pause.

Join us as we walk the banks of the River Itchen, tracing the season's shift through water meadows and chalk stream. We'll slip into a secret nature reserve where early spring's foraging harvest reveals itself: wild garlic pushing through leaf litter, new growth unfurling along the water's edge, the quiet abundance that arrives when we learn to look closely.

This is spring equinox as the land knows it. Not forced optimism or manufactured freshness, but the genuine energy of a season that's been building beneath the surface all along. We'll use what we observe in the landscape to reflect on our own cycles of growth and renewal, noticing what's ready to emerge in our lives and what still needs time beneath the surface.

What to expect

• A gentle 90(ish) minute walk along the River Itchen
• Moments of quiet observation and seasonal reflection
• Simple practices to honour the turning of the wheel
• Connection with others who feel the pull of the season's deeper rhythms

Practical bits

• Meeting point: Outside Kingsgate Books & Prints on Kingsgate Street. what3words location ///volume.pine.bandaged)
• Time: 10am
• Terrain: Paved roads and riverside paths
• What to bring: Sturdy waterproof boots, weather-appropriate layers and an open heart

Your guide

Emily has been walking with the seasons for many years, foraging, contemplating and connecting with nature. Weaving together threads of folklore, earth-based spirituality and a deep love for nature's sacred landscapes, she leads sessions that embrace the medicine of walking together, especially when the world asks us to pause and listen.

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations and refunds: if you need to cancel more than 48 hours ahead and I can re-sell your ticket, I'll refund you (minus a £1.50 admin fee). Unfortunately I can't offer refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of the walk.