The Nurture Your Roots program began in 2023 as a way to host mindful practices visitors could utilize year-round to cultivate a better day for themselves while also connecting with nature. Since then, the program has grown annually, featuring a variety of student and faculty contributors.
While the rooting stations in the garden may change, the previous works are here for you.
2023
Music: "Pavane" performed by Elene Kobulashvili
Music: "Poul le Piano" by Debussy, performed by Zhangziyi Han
Music: "Quartet (Allegro de Concert)" by Caryl Florio, performed by the MSU Sound Session
Poetry: "Sacred Roots" by Mikayla Thompson
Prose: "We Are Here Together" by Julia Rudlaff
Walking guided meditation by Dr. Claudia Finkelstein
2024
Adaptive stretching guided by Joan Rissman, 'Gently' composed and performed by Jacob Nance
Guided meditation by Dr. LeConté Dill
Music: "Hindemith Harp Sonata, Mov. 1" performed by Iris Ho Lin
Poetry: "Untitled" by Isabell Ku
Poetry: "W.J. Beal Botanical Garden" by Kasey Conklin
Seated guided meditation by Dr. Claudia Finkelstein
2025
Music: "Clair de Lune" performed by Jiwoon Sim
Music: "Opposing Notes" performed by Parker Fritz and Shenny Chiou
Poetry: "Growing Season" by Kasey Conklin
Poetry: "in the mind's garden" by Isabell Ku