The Art of Seeing

Fungi, Nature inspiration and Photography Forest Walk

Join us if you love mushrooms, make nature-inspired art, or simply want to slow down and see the forest differently.

Over the next three Saturdays, we’re hosting community nature walks near Calgary, guided by Milena Vasquez. We’ll wander the woods together, spotting local fungi, tuning into ecological connections, sketching, photographing, and discovering the tiny details we so often walk right past.

We’d especially love to connect with artists, photographers, naturalists, and curious creative minds who want to bring fungi and nature connection into their practice.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Art of Seeing

Fungi, Nature inspiration and Photography Forest Walk

Join us if you love mushrooms, make nature-inspired art, or simply want to slow down and see the forest differently.

Over the next three Saturdays, we’re hosting community nature walks near Calgary, guided by Milena Vasquez. We’ll wander the woods together, spotting local fungi, tuning into ecological connections, sketching, photographing, and discovering the tiny details we so often walk right past.

We’d especially love to connect with artists, photographers, naturalists, and curious creative minds who want to bring fungi and nature connection into their practice.

Register now

Forest Walks for Creative
Minds & Nature Lovers.


Our walks are designed to help you disconnect from the rush of everyday life and reconnect with the land. Spanning 2 to 3 hours at an easy, gentle pace, these gatherings blend mindful observation, creative exploration, and community science.

Come explore the forest understory, learn to photograph and sketch local ecology, and share the trail with new friends.

FOREST WALK ONE

September 12th, 2026

Know the forest
Nature walk by the foothills of Calgary.
Small group, limited spaces

FOREST WALK TWO

September 19th, 2026

Immerse your self in nature
Nature walk in the mountains.
Small group, limited spaces

FOREST WALK THREE

September 26th, 2026

Inspire to create
Forest walk near Calgary
Small group, limited spaces

Choose the date or dates you'd like to join us!

If you're attending more than one walk, make sure to select and

confirm each date on the calendar before completing your booking.


Register Below

We're heading out into the woods? Let’s keep it light on the trail!

We’d love for you to bring family and friends along! To help protect the forest and keep our environmental footprint small, we cap each of our trip groups at 10 people max. Please make sure every individual person in your party registers separately using the link below so we can keep an accurate headcount.


What others are saying about our adventures

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I loved this adventure of going to nature surrounded by artists in the same tune. I feel like I can open up, explore, and have fun in a safe and creative space. It ensures that What comes out of the experience is pure magic.

Ana Victoria Piñedo
Ana Victoria Piñedo
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Going hiking with Milena & Maya has been amazing. it helped me connect with nature deeply. I noticed things I never saw before when I drew or painted plants, animals or landscapes. Drawing nature with light and shadows makes me curious and amazed me. I love observing the colours and textures. Thank you Milena & Maya

Sharina Fong
Sharina Fong
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Hiking with Blooming Diversity has been a beautiful experience. As an artist, I find inspiration in nature. Walking, sharing experiences and admiring colours helped clear my mind. Talking with others who understand the artistic language an d love art inspires and nourishes my artistic practice. Thank you!

Almendra Vergara
Almendra Vergara