Today the Boundary Way Project is delighted to be celebrating one of the most important days in our calendar - that's right it is [Earth Day](https://www.earthday.org/)!
Earth Day has been taking place every year since 1970 and is a day aimed at diversifying, educating and activating the environmental movement worldwide for the future of our planet. Every Earth Day can drive a year of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to create a new plan of action for our planet. This year our project is getting involved again, this time committing to work towards 'Restoring Our Earth' by making a #planetarypromise and launching our new programme of workshops in partnership with the Season for Change Programme, which celebrates the environment and is inspiring urgent action on the future of our planet. Will you join us in raising awareness from today and into this year? 
The National Lottery's new campaign focuses on everyone coming together, organisations and individuals alike, to do our bit for the environment. As part of this campaign, fronted by Chris Packham, the Boundary Way Project's #planetarypromise is as follows:
"We pledge to help people connect with and value nature and to support its conservation”
What's your planetary promise going to be? 
As part of our work towards our #planetarypromise, we are delighted to be sharing our new programme of workshops funded by the Cultural Recovery Fund for Heritage and as part of the Season for Change Programme. With support from Culture Recovery Fund we are able to develop our online programme, offering friendly and accessible sessions supporting wellbeing and connection whilst social distancing continues. We are continuing to work with creative workshop leaders from the region and beyond to bring together a range creative opportunities whilst staying at home. Here's a look at the online sessions we've got coming up over the next few months... Gentle Movement, Mindfulness and Meditation with Clare Wassermann – 3rd May, 14th June & 5th July from 10:30 – 12:00Wolverhampton based artist and meditation tutor Clare Wassermann will be continuing her restorative sessions of gentle movement, meditation and mindfulness. She will guide us through relaxation techniques that connect with the seasons and remind us of the tranquil landscape at Boundary Way. Sessions run monthly on a Monday morning. Each session costs £3 and places must be reserved in advance. Book your place via the ticket link here for 3rd May , here for 14th June and here for 5th July 2021. An Introduction to the Wu Qin Xi “Five Animal” Health Qigong with Sue Guest - 22nd May from 10:00 - 12:00Come along and have a go at the traditional Chinese exercise of qigong, inspired by the characteristics of five animals. Qigong is an ancient Chinese meditative practice (similar to tai chi) which uses slow graceful movements to promote the smooth flow of “qi” throughout the body. For more information and to book your place for £3, visit the ticket link here. 
Boundary Way Writer's Group with Emma Purshouse & Steve Pottinger - 17th May 2021 from 2:00-4:00pm.**"Come along to monthly meetings and have a go at poetry prompts to create work on a green theme. Write about your garden, allotment, or local park. Express your thoughts on climate change and the environment. Nurture your nature poetry. Wax lyrical about waxwings. Use the language of flowers."The first three sessions will be led by poets Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger, who will be supporting the group to establish itself. Beginner or seasoned poet, all are welcome and we hope to see you there online! The sessions are taking place on Zoom and to book your free place on this session click the ticket link here. Summer Solstice Make & Chat with Anne Marie Lagram – 21st June from 10:30 – 12:00**Join artist & folklorist Anne Marie Lagram celebrating and marking the summer solstice and magic of midsummer from her Shropshire Garden. We will be sharing the traditions, folklore and plants of this time of year. We'll also be joining in with seasonal make-alongs! Each session costs £3 and places must be reserved in advance. Book your place via the ticket link here. We hope to see you at one of our online events soon! Enjoy Earth Day everyone and if you share your own #planetarypromise we'd love to see it, why not share it with us on social media?
