Mystic Woodman

#forest #forestwalk #meditation #naturelover

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Watch spotting is always great fun @the_explorers_club Real timekeeping, real adventures, earned patina. ❤️ 'em all!! #wristwatch #wristporn #watchesofinstagram

ἓν τὸ πᾶν (hen to pan). It's Earth Day and ive been reflecting on my recent stroll through Central Park on the way to the American Natural History Museum. Made my way through the Rambles section and appreciated how the Park tried to keep this section wild. Stopped to have a coffee at the Sailboat Pond snd took my watercolors out for quick painting because the moment inspired me. Even in the urban setting folks appreciate and are drawn to the rejuvenating qualities of Nature. Central Park is a clear reminder that humankind is tethered to the Earth and its myriad ecosystems. There is no second one when this one is gone. I wandered the museum and was attracted to some space given to Theodore Roosevelt a person I great admire despite his flaws. He was a visionary in conservation and prominent member of @the_explorers_club . His exploration was, like many of us, driven by an intense curiosity of the natural world around. I thought it fitting to be reminded of him and many others whose work have and continue to advance conservation on this Earth Day 2026. #the_explorers_club #amnh #earthday #theodoreroosevelt #pleinair

ECAD 2026 Odyssey ⌚🌍🧭 There is something special about bringing together explorers, scientists, and storytellers from across the globe, all drawn by a shared sense of curiosity and the quiet pull of synchronicity ✨ Moving through this experience with my “third eye” wide open i am attentive to patterns and the unexpected connections that make journeys like this so meaningful 👁️ There is so much creativity among our members im truly inspired. Heres just a small sampling of creatives I've encountered at the cub whether they are into visuals, literary works, music, or other forms of creative expressions. Ezxploration has long been about connection as much as discovery, and already this journey is delivering to me both 🤝🌐 new ideas, unexpected intersections, and a renewed sense of wonderment 🌱 Curiosity brought us here. Attention and openness deepens the experience. Onward and upward!!! 🚀 @dariyahrapova @rosemaryostfeld @millergmark @joerohde @moradtahbaz1 @richard_garriott @babybackrebs @pamelapeeters @tufferyl @travelolotl @2tigersnyc @justin_fornal @headcurator @the_explorers_club #the_explorers_club #ecad #odysseys

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NYC mode on🗽🏙️ Excited to work with one of my favorite photographers this weekend and catch up with so many incredible friends and colleagues @the_explorers_club #Odysseys #ecad Will be on the Upper East Side and @theglasshouse.nyc until Monday, give a holler. 📸: @felixkunze & Co. 🙏🏽 2024

☀️🐫 🐪 🐫 🏜 🥾 Amazing to see an expedition I was on last summer being featured in the latest @the_explorers_club Explorers Journal. The Roy Chapman Andrews Legacy Expedition @rcalegacycamelexpedition , led by the indomitable @bobatwater , brought together a diverse team of explorers, scientists, and partners who believe in discovery, preservation, and advancing the knowledge of what we know about the Gobi. The expedition also gave me an oportunity to work with partners who believed in our work. I had a blast protoyping and bringing to the desert several Nodus Gobi GMT watches ⌚️ for use and abuse, and to provide user feedback for improvements. Additionally, I was able to make use of Nomatic bags which withstood serious abuse im the desert with flying colors. A special appreciation to my teammembers who assisted in connecting us with expedition partners. To the partners who help make this work possible--THANK YOU! 🙏With support from @noduswatches , @nomatic , @craghoppers , @vallon.official , and @realmeal.co , we were equipped to go farther and share more from the field. Here’s to curiosity, collaboration, and the enduring spirit of exploration. Onward and Upward! (Watch photo credits #noduswatches)

Closing out the final two days of the Explorers Club x Monaco Yacht Club gathering, I found myself reflecting on how mystical this experience truly was. Beyond the extraordinary setting and conversations, what stays with me most are the individual people and the stories they carry. Let's talk story. I had the privilege of getting to know Navarana K’avigak’ Sørensen, a Greenlandic cultural ambassador and traditional Thule drum dancer🥁, whose presence and performance were a powerful reminder of the deep cultural roots that connect people to place and to history. I am very grateful that she shared her energy and storytelling to all of us who were present that morning. I am also grateful for the opportunity to chat with “Her Deepness,” @dr.sylviaearle a true champion and master storyteller of our Mother Ocean 🌊 🐟🐠. Hearing her speak about a lifetime dedicated to protecting our ocean only strengthened my own conviction aand excitement toward advancing the @mission_blue Chesapeake Bay Hope Spot designation through greater collaboration and public engagement. And I was delighted to connect with another gifted storyteller, Charlotte Rygh, who writes and illustrates children’s stories that follow shrimpnlobsterexplore Shrimp 🦐 and Lobster 🦞 as they explore the wider world around them. Grateful for these moments, for the friendships deepened and newly formed, and for the impact of individual storytelling that continues well beyond Monaco. 🌊⚓✨ Many thanks to the folks from @the_explorers_club HQ like Margaret, Charlotte, Britney, Kevin, Richard Wiese, and many others as well as @yachtclubmonaco staff like Christina and its club officers for being wonderful hosts. Mahalo nui loa ❤️ 💙 💜

Mother, Mother Ocean.... Back home stateside and still reflecting on an unforgettable week in Monaco 🇲🇨 The Explorers Club x Yacht Club de Monaco: A Day of Exploration brought together an extraordinary group of explorers, scientists, and innovators from around the world who all share a common bond, the love of our Mother Ocean. Beginning with time spent at the iconic Musée Océanographique de Monaco on Saturday, thought-provoking presentations, and participating in a fun little sailing competition in the Captain’s Regatta on Sunday ⛵, the first 2 days unfolded through a series of intimate gatherings, thoughtful discussions, and special receptions that made my experience meaningful. Reconnecting with good friends and colleagues and making new and wonderful friendships along the way is what its all about. 🐟🌊 Feeling grateful to be part of such a remarkable community on how to better care for our Mother Ocean and all her children. More was in store for days 3 and 4 of our event. ✨ Sailing photo courtesy of @yachtclubmonaco #the_explorers_club #monaco #montecarlo #DayOfExploration #Ocean YachtClubMonaco

Paris in a single, unforgettable day 🇫🇷 I wandered along the Seine, because the weather was amazing for a walk on foot before slipping into the Louvre for a quick but inspiring walk through some workd masterpieces. Paused at a streetside café for an espresso, abd took the opporutnity to do a quick watercolor of the scene in front of me. From there, up to the Eiffel Tower, where I stayed as the sky softened, the lights began to glow, and day slowly gave way to night over Paris. There is judy something about that transition. Ended the evening with a late dinner at a cozy neighborhood bistro, reflecting on how productive and and surprisingly energized despite not sleeping since taking off on my flight here. Got to early the next morning to catch the train toward the French Riviera of Nice and Monaco. Smal world i would bump into fellow explorers club member and expedition pal @rhondalstein in the same train car just a few seats over.! Arrived in Monaco, climbed the labyrinthian stairs and streets to the hotel where I stayed with another explprers club member and fellow expedition pal @efdixon1 Ed and I decided on the spur of a moment to head over to the medieval village of Ese before the sunset. A special thank you to The Eiffel Seine Hotel @eiffelseinehotelparis for the perfect location and warm hospitality. And especially to Melanie and Athara, I know I’m misspelling your name, but both of y'all"s kindness made the stay even more memorable. Paris, you were brief but unforgettable ✨