Grow Wild Day at Softstar Workshop - With Katy Bowman
Staying active in the summer is manageable, but how can we all—kids and adults—stay motivated to keep moving our bodies once fall arrives? Pick up some useful ideas at a movement-rich, family-friendly event at the Softstar workshop, with acclaimed author and biomechanist Katy Bowman.
About the Grow Wild Event
Join us to meet some elves, tour the workshop, and enjoy some “vitamin Nature” with a book walk along the river and a dynamic scavenger hunt for the kids. There will also be a collaborative leather mosaic activity and talks by Katy Bowman on how footwear impacts your entire body. Not to mention, you can check a task off your list and order some back-to-school shoes while you’re here!
The event is Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Softstar Headquarters in Philomath, Oregon. Each family ticket to the event costs $30 and includes a copy of Bowman’s newest book, Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More. In addition, you will have access to the Softstar workshop and garden, outdoor lectures and Q&A with Katy, and a discount coupon for $10 off children’s shoes or $20 off adult shoes! Tickets are available for purchase in advance here and at the door until sold out. Don't wait, only a limited supply of tickets are available!
Who is Katy Bowman?
“Katy is a dynamic, original voice on the importance of movement, strength and balance in our everyday routines,” says Tricia Salcido, C.Elf.O of Softstar. “She gives practical advice about how to build in healthy habits and rituals that are achievable. We are so excited to have Katy visit Softstar and help us turn ideas into action.”
"I have been fortunate to be able to teach in the Softstar space and folks are always delighted to visit their workshop, learn about the elves and the hand-and machine-work that goes into crafting their beautiful and dynamic footwear,” says Bowman. “And who wouldn’t want to swap an online event for an in-person chance to try on all the shoes! We know people are looking for simple steps to more connection, movement, and nature, and thought this event would be a great way to address both our communities’ needs."
Grow Wild explores how we came to be sitting still inside and what we can do to “stack our lives” and change our movement habits for the better. It includes over 100 ways families can move more—via small adjustments to our environments: houses, clothing, and classrooms—while gaining additional benefits of nature, learning, and community.
Anna joined the Softstar team in 2022 approximately a year after graduating from Oregon State University with a dual degree in Marketing and Management. She grew up on a local, rural farm and her passions include exploring the Oregon outdoors, traveling, sports, and playing instruments.
