Calendar of Events
Online CE courses
In-person retreats and workshops
In-person wilderness therapy groups
Mindful Outdoor Experiences
Presentations & speaking engagements
Office hours and closings
And other goodies!
May Mindful Wilderness Group: Exploring Spring Flowers
Spring in the Finger Lakes is a time of renewal—when forests, fields, and wetlands come alive with the vibrant colors of trillium, violets, hepaticas, and more. It's the perfect season to slow down, reconnect with nature, and nourish your nervous system.
On this guided group walk, you'll learn to identify wildflowers while exploring the ecosystems they call home. Along the way, Snowy will introduce simple, grounding practices to help you feel more present—think breathwork, sensory awareness, and gentle movement.
This is more than a nature walk—it's an opportunity to move mindfully through the landscape, connect with like-minded people, and experience the quiet joy of spring with fresh eyes (and an open heart).
Spots are limited—register now to reserve your place on this special spring journey. Registration closes Wednesday May 14th.
This group will meet regardless of weather.
Meet in the parking lot of Jenning’s Pond at 1 Jennings Pond Road, Ithaca, NY
(Latitude: 42.34708, Longitude: -76.48714).
Cost: $25
Wolf Tree Arts- Gallery Opening
Wolf Tree Arts has been accepted into the Queer Art, Queer Visions gallery exhibit at the Community Arts Partnership.
The opening event will be on Friday June 6th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. The gallery exhibit will be on display for the entire month of June (see hours below).
For the Queer Art, Queer Visions exhibition, Snowy will be showing a series of five framed cyanotype photograms and hand-cut collages focused on the transformation of her queer identity. These works reflect a deeply personal exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the shifting nature of identity over time. The cyanotypes, a historical photographic process, paired with hand-cut collages, create a layered, textured narrative that mirrors the complexities of identity formation.
Gallery Information
Location:
CAP ArtSpace (also home to the History Center and Visitor Center)
110 N. Tioga Street, on the Commons
Gallery hours:
Mon 10 - 5 / Tues 11:30 - 5 / Wed - Sat: 10 - 6
A group exhibit organized by the Ithaca Pride Alliance. “Queer Art, Queer Visions” will feature art from members of the LGBTQ community exploring a vibrant and diverse spectrum of queer experiences and identities. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, and performance art, queer artists will be invited to express their unique perspectives and lived experiences and celebrate the beauty and complexity of queer identities. Join us for this powerful and moving exhibition, and experience the power of queer art to transform and inspire. ithacapridealliance.org
June Mindful Wilderness Group: Unusual Landscapes & Rare Finds
Step into a landscape shaped by ice and time—and discover the quiet wonders hidden in its folds. Join us for a guided, mindful nature walk through the O.D. von Engeln Preserve at Malloryville, where we'll explore unique geological features like eskers and fens, and encounter rare flora like the captivating purple pitcher plant.
This isn’t just a walk—it’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and connect more deeply with the land and yourself. Along the way, we’ll weave in simple practices to soothe the nervous system and open the senses to the beauty of the present moment.
Perfect for nature lovers, the curious, and anyone craving a deeper connection with the world around them.
Space is limited—register today to reserve your spot in this rare and special experience. Registration closes Wednesday June 18th.
Meet in the parking lot of the O.D. Von Englen Preserve on W Malloryville Rd, Freeville, NY.
Cost: $25
July Mindful Wilderness Group: Sun Prints
Join us for a creative afternoon outdoors, where art and mindfulness meet under the summer sun. In this guided nature group, we’ll explore the early photographic technique of cyanotype—using sunlight and natural materials to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind blueprints of the world around us.
We'll begin with a slow, mindful walk to gather inspiration and materials, then settle in to make archival-quality sun prints that you’ll take home. Along the way, we’ll pause to ground ourselves, connect with the land, and enjoy the simple beauty of being present.
No experience necessary. All materials provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to slow down and explore.
Space is limited—register now to save your spot and make your own nature-inspired print! Registration closes Wednesday July 9th.
Meet on the lawn at the South Hill Business Campus at 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY.
Cost: $25
September Mindful Wilderness Group: The Fire Within
Cost: $40
Step into nature and reconnect with the primal art of fire birthing. In this transformative three-hour group gathering, you’ll learn to create fire from the elements — without matches or lighters — using techniques rooted in patience, respect, and connection.
Fire birthing is more than a survival skill — it’s a therapeutic practice that nurtures mindfulness, relieves stress, and strengthens emotional resilience.
Guided by Snowy, we’ll move through hands-on practice, storytelling, and group reflection in a serene outdoor setting. Together, we'll explore how the act of creating fire mirrors the journey of tending to our own inner light — through focus, care, and perseverance.
Leave with more than just a skill — leave feeling renewed, reconnected, and inspired.
Meet at Bock-Harvey Nature Preserve. 150 Rockwell Road, Newfield, NY
Rain date: Sunday October 12th.
Snowy @ the AEDP Conference in NYC
Are you heading to the AEDP In It Together conference in NYC? Come find Snowy there and say “hello!”
Greensprings Death Cafe
A Death Cafe for staff, volunteers, and board members at Greensprings.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 7)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 6)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 5)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 4)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 3)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
The Art of Impermanence-Walk & Workshop
How can nature teach us the art of “letting go” and help us understand
impermanence? This nature-based walk and workshop led by Snowy
Lajoie will explore growing through grief and loss. Through a series of creative
therapeutic practices including mindful nature walking, participants will discover
different ways they can leave impressions in an impermanent world. This
program will include making cyanotypes with natural materials as a way to more
deeply engage with the natural landscape and the art of letting go. This program
is offered in conjunction with After Glow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of
Memory. All materials provided.
Location: Olana, State Historic Site that includes 250 acres of beautiful landscape
5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 2)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 1)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Healing with Nature: An Immersive Wilderness Workshop
Come join Snowy Lajoie, LCSW-R and KMOG for an immersive, experiential workshop weekend at Light on the Hill, a serene retreat located in the wooded hills of Van Etten, NY (30 mins from Ithaca, NY).
This retreat is open to all helping professionals (therapists, teachers, coaches, medical providers, SLPs, OTs, RNs, psychiatrists, etc.) who are interested in learning and experiencing how nature-based therapeutic interventions can help restore and heal our clients and ourselves.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Good Grief Group- Ithaca Youth Bureau
A therapeutic group on the impacts of grief and loss. Open only to Ithaca Youth Bureau participants.