For our final walk of the year, Jennifer Pauline will guide a small group through nature, honoring the legacy of renowned African American science fiction author and MacArthur genius award recipient, Octavia Butler. A Southern California native, Butler often dreamed up the worlds she created while walking in Pasadena, and was a master of self-motivation—speaking her internal visions into external reality.

As we close out 2024, this walk invites you to reflect, dream, and craft your own self-motivational language with us. Together, we’ll explore the transformative power of intentional reflection and gratitude, conjuring thoughts that inspire who you are and create space for who you're becoming.

Note: this walk incorporates journaling, space is limited