Night hike raises consciences, money

Hikers led by the light from a full moon saw surrounding Laguna

wilderness at night and practiced yoga while at the same time donating

$150 toward the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

The full moon hike, co-sponsored by Laguna Greenbelt Inc. board member

Laura Stahlberg and Laguna Yoga studio owner Johnna Trimmer, climbed

through 3 1/2 miles of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on March 30. It

offered 27 hikers a chance to see spring wildflowers, red-tailed hawks

and fossilized scallop shells.

They also stopped for a meditation on top of Bommer Ridge and

performed yoga exercises.

“We nibbled on sages, tasted wild mustard, a veritable feast,”

Stahlberg said. “The popularity is growing each time.”

Stahlberg and Trimmer also sponsored a hike in September, attended by

about 15 people. The two hope to schedule hikes every six to eight weeks,

Trimmer said.

“I thought we got a really good response,” Trimmer said. “It allows us

to expose people to nature and to get together as a community.”

Stahlberg said the money could be used for educational programs,

stewardship and/or outreach.

“Next time we might earmark [funds],” Stahlberg said.