Earth Day Family Fest: Celebrate, Learn & Grow!
(Yearly event) Apr 19, 2025 to Apr 25, 2026 (ended)
Enjoy a day of nature, community, and discovery on MA Center Chicago's beautiful 142-acre campus
Join us for a fun-filled, educational celebration of Earth Day at MA Center Chicago. Whether you're bringing little ones for their first nature walk or joining as a lifelong conservationist, there's something for everyone - from expert talks and family yoga to a seed exchange and a scavenger hunt with prizes.
What's included:
- Seed exchange
- Family Yoga
- Scavenger hunt & prizes
- Live music
- Pond life walk
- Expert talks
- Campus walking tour
- Nature exhibits
Download our flyer: macc_earth_day_2026_3.19.26_-_digital_flyer.pdf.
Here's the schedule:
10:30 am - Doors and exhibits open; scavenger hunt begins
11:00 am - Pond Life Exploration (interactive nature activity)
11:30 am - Expert Tips Talk - Claire Ryan, Kane County Recycling Program
12:00 pm - Family Yoga Fun (all ages welcome!)
1:00 pm – Local Land Restoration - Jay Womak, Natural Resources Committee Board Chair
1:30 pm - Walking Tour of MA Center - Paurnami Engelking, nature-based education expert
2:30 pm – Flute Duet Performance
Exhibits all day: Explore tables on nature conservation, native herbs, locally made soaps and tinctures, regional birds, and more. Don't miss the seed exchange - a favorite for returning visitors!
Enjoy delicious vegetarian cuisine and freshly made chai, available for a modest donation. Explore the beautiful grounds and learn about the local flora and fauna that make this campus a natural treasure.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
630-387-5077 macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
Thursday
Aug
27
11:30am - 12:30pm
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
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Saturday
Aug
29
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Saturday
Aug
29
9:00am - 8:00pm
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Saturday
Aug
29
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the satsang hall)
Join us Saturdays at 2pm for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
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Saturday
Aug
29
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sunday
Aug
30
6:00am - 8:30am
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Thursday
Sep
03
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Thursday
Sep
03
11:30am - 12:30pm
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Saturday
Sep
05
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Saturday
Sep
05
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the satsang hall)
Join us Saturdays at 2pm for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati