Rooted: A Community Event for Marion-Polk Doulas
Compass Perinatal Family & Community Support is pleased to introduce Rooted, a series of community events for local THW doulas and those interested in becoming THWs in the Marion and Polk County Region. We are grateful to the Willamette Health Council for sponsoring this event and future gatherings for our growing doula community.
What is Rooted?
…a nurturing space for Doulas to tend to our own well-being.
…a growing community for THW Doulas (or current doulas interested in becoming a THW) primarily serving the Marion-Polk region.
…a chance to reconnect with our local roots, share resources, and make new connections.
…ongoing community learning, featuring local community-based organizations and perinatal practitioners.
…an invitation to be held where you are: rooted in the community.
What is Rooted?
…a nurturing space for Doulas to tend to our own well-being.
…a growing community for THW Doulas (or current doulas interested in becoming a THW) primarily serving the Marion-Polk region.
…a chance to reconnect with our local roots, share resources, and make new connections.
…ongoing community learning, featuring local community-based organizations and perinatal practitioners.
…an invitation to be held where you are: rooted in the community.
September 17, 2026: Rooted in Nature
Join us for Rooted in Nature! Together, we’ll spend a meaningful day immersed in the beauty of Silver Falls State Park. We’ll connect with one another, learn about herbalism and the healing plants that surround us, share a picnic lunch, and meander among the waterfalls as a reminder of just how beautiful life can be.
Local midwife and herbalist Meg Novak will lead a workshop exploring herbs and their traditional uses. She is an incredible resource for naturally supporting the families we serve, and we’re excited to learn alongside her.
A vegetarian picnic lunch and drinks will be provided, and dietary accommodations will be collected through the registration form.
After lunch, you’ll have the option to hike the 1-mile South Falls loop, featuring steep ascents and descents, loose dirt and gravel, and the chance to walk behind the waterfall with postpartum doula + nature therapy guide Autumn Kuenzi, or enjoy the gentler South Falls Rim Trail with its beautiful overlook.
Date/Time:
Thursday, September 17th 2026, from 10AM to 2PM
Venue:
Evergreen Shelter, South Falls Parking Area, Silver Falls State Park, Silverton Oregon
Agenda:
10 AM - Welcome Circle
10:20 AM - Herbalism Workshop with Meg Novak
11:50 AM - Picnic Lunch
12:30 PM - Guided Nature Walk with Autumn Kuenzi
1:30 PM - Closing Circle
This gathering is open to doulas primarily serving Marion and Polk Counties. Join us - RSVP Required! Please register for the event to secure your spot!
Join us for Rooted in Nature! Together, we’ll spend a meaningful day immersed in the beauty of Silver Falls State Park. We’ll connect with one another, learn about herbalism and the healing plants that surround us, share a picnic lunch, and meander among the waterfalls as a reminder of just how beautiful life can be.
Local midwife and herbalist Meg Novak will lead a workshop exploring herbs and their traditional uses. She is an incredible resource for naturally supporting the families we serve, and we’re excited to learn alongside her.
A vegetarian picnic lunch and drinks will be provided, and dietary accommodations will be collected through the registration form.
After lunch, you’ll have the option to hike the 1-mile South Falls loop, featuring steep ascents and descents, loose dirt and gravel, and the chance to walk behind the waterfall with postpartum doula + nature therapy guide Autumn Kuenzi, or enjoy the gentler South Falls Rim Trail with its beautiful overlook.
Date/Time:
Thursday, September 17th 2026, from 10AM to 2PM
Venue:
Evergreen Shelter, South Falls Parking Area, Silver Falls State Park, Silverton Oregon
Agenda:
10 AM - Welcome Circle
10:20 AM - Herbalism Workshop with Meg Novak
11:50 AM - Picnic Lunch
12:30 PM - Guided Nature Walk with Autumn Kuenzi
1:30 PM - Closing Circle
This gathering is open to doulas primarily serving Marion and Polk Counties. Join us - RSVP Required! Please register for the event to secure your spot!
