Pregnancy Walking Club
Do you want to move your body, spend time outdoors, and connect to other pregnant people? Do you enjoy good conversation on a good walk? Come join us on the second Saturday and fourth Friday of the month for our NEW Pregnancy Walking Club.
Second Saturdays: June 8, July 13, August 10th. 9am at Horner Park. Register here.
Fourth Fridays: May 24, June 28, July 26. 11:15am at River Park. Register here.
Pregnancy Walking Club is a laid-back meetup of pregnant people who are excited to walk together, along with anyone else who wants to join in. Walking Club meetups are coordinated by Betsy Merbitz (Certified Professional Midwife), Renee Levine (doula and prenatal yoga teacher), and Carly Ann Braun (doula and midwifery student). When we get together, we will take a few minutes at the beginning to do some introductions, announcements, and in some cases, a couple minutes of brief pregnancy or birth-related resource and knowledge-sharing. Then we walk for about an hour.
This is a free event, but registration is highly recommended to receive updates about any last-minute changes or cancellations. We walk rain or shine, but we will cancel for lightning or other dangerous weather conditions. There’s lots more information in our Frequently Asked Questions below
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there bathrooms near the meeting location? YES! Both River Park and Horner Park have bathrooms available.
How are these walks structured? We will gather and spend a couple minutes chatting, doing announcements, housekeeping, and introductions. We may include a few minutes of stretches or other movement. We will then walk for approximately one hour. People can of course turn back sooner if they went. After the walk, some people may enjoy chatting or hanging out in the park together. On Saturday walks, the Horner Park farmers market is open.
Is this just for pregnant people? We welcome ANYONE to join us. Pregnant people, partners and families, postpartum families, friends, relatives community members.
Where in the park can we find you? Detailed description of our meeting location is on the registration page.
Can birthworkers attend? Definitely! We love for birthworkers to join us. If you are a birthworker and would like the opportunity to share a bit about your offerings at the walk, please indicate that on your registration form and we will contact you if that is available.
Can I bring children? Children are welcome.
Can I bring dogs? Yes. Please keep pets leashed during this event.
What if I’m running late? We will take a few minute when we gather to do introductions and housekeeping. If we have already left when you arrive, you are welcome to look for us and try to join us along the route. We will not be available to respond to last-minute messages or provide location updates during the walk.
I registered, can I bring a friend? Sure! Just keep in mind that we may have last-minute cancellations or updates and if someone is not registered, they will not receive these updates.
Will we still walk in bad weather? Generally we do not cancel for rain. We will cancel for lightning or other dangerous conditions.
