Between teeing off and putting on the green, I was always in the deep stuff. And now, standing on this perfect, short grass? It felt weird. Too clean. Too open. I could see my ball clearly. I knew I shouldn’t use my usual “rough swing” because that would tear up the fairway, and I didn’t want to ruin it for the next person. But now I have no excuses. I couldn’t say, “Well, I could barely see my ball,” or “Those trees were in the way.” It was just me, the ball, and wide-open space. 

We gather in person, around a real table to create space for honest conversation, healing, connection, reflection, and sometimes even laughter and tears.  It’s not a class. It’s not a lecture. It’s something softer, deeper, and more connected. It’s a space we co-create every time we show up.

Whether you’re gathering a basket of produce, sipping locally brewed tea, chatting with a vendor, or enjoying a bouquet of fresh flowers, the Eau Claire Farmers Market offers a uniquely enriching experience—one that nourishes the body, celebrates creativity, and strengthens the heart of the community.

Our providers regularly incorporate these scenic spots into their work, so we asked them to share some of their favorite recent outdoor escapes. Here’s what they came up with…

The thing is, harm doesn’t always come from loud, aggressive stigma or discrimination. Sometimes it slips in quietly - through all the tiny decisions made "for someone’s own good" - and slowly strips people of opportunity, confidence, and dignity.

To fully show up for social justice, we must commit to ongoing self-care, and that includes allowing ourselves to be cared for by others. This work is a collective effort, not a solo mission.

Today, it is recognized as a culturally rich art form and feminist expression. What began as women in community has come full circle as classes and performances worldwide center this same feminine energy.

As a born perfectionist, poetry was especially healing because there is no “right way” to do it. You don’t have to rhyme or follow the rules of grammar, you just need words.

Every person needs and expects robust public health; we as a community can achieve that if we continue to show up for each other.

My resignation letter is attached, and I hope you’ll take a moment to read it. I realize it may have ruffled some feathers—and that’s okay. I’m not one to shy away from difficult conversations, and I’m not interested in wasting anyone’s time. If I didn’t believe every part of it needed saying, I wouldn’t have written it.