Wellness Activities: Creative Arts, Gentle Movement, Relaxation, Learning & Nature Experiences
These free, publicly accessible online activities support wellness across creative, physical, emotional, mental, and environmental areas. On-demand and recorded activities are assumed to be 1.00 hour each and available every day of the month. Live and recurring events are added to the Daily Hours Table on their scheduled dates (PST).
Creative Wellness
10 Minutes to Better Painting — Marco Bucci
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: 10-part beginner-friendly painting lesson playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@marcobucci
FREE Beginners Drawing Course — MarkowskyArt
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Beginner drawing course playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkowskyArt
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson — World Drum Club
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Beginner hand drumming lesson focused on rhythm and coordination.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldDrumClub
FREE Body Percussion — Sounds of the Next Generation
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Rhythm and movement using body percussion.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Gentle vocal warmups and singing exercises.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop — Santa Monica College Library
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Guided poetry writing workshop video.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YycJMjE3rkI
Provider Website: https://www.smc.edu
Google Arts & Culture
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Tour collections and explore artists, museums, and places.
Registration Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Provider Website: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Learning & Cognitive Wellness
25 Signs for American Sign Language
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short lesson introducing basic ASL signs.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/0FcwzMq4iWg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Physical Wellness
Workouts — Improved Health (YouTube Channel)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Workout library and movement routines.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealth
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealth
Chair Exercises for Seniors
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Seated exercise routine for strength and mobility.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRMtSbFSU0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Cardio Drumming Exercise with Lindsay
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Rhythmic cardio drumming workout.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/8UVLfU6Gr3c
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
SilverSneakers Senior Workouts (Playlist)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Senior-friendly workout playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpeQPnZrlw7wa1H7h8RkEeLwfZZQh49_G
Provider Website: https://www.silversneakers.com
Tai Chi for Beginners — 7 Minutes
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short Tai Chi session for calm movement and balance.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEvSqHZIj8w
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
QiGong for Beginners — “Cleaning Breath” (5 Minutes)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short Qigong breathing practice.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuAfTmvW77I
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Seated Workout for Blind / Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Seated workout designed for blind/low-vision access.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75OZjrwDw84
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Exercises for Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Accessible exercises for blind/low-vision participants.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/6fiqyvmeNCA
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Activities for Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Accessible activity ideas for blind/low-vision participants.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/qKD7qg-6B1o
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Relaxation Music & Calming Videos
Relaxing Tongue Drum Music — Oceanside
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Calming instrumental music video.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/9G1kXN4BGNg?list=PLwocxKRZ3vY9D3bA4bbdrSVS7VYCxGdK7
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
HandPan Drum Music Video
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Handpan music video for relaxation.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/j_3C0z96GE0?list=RDj_3C0z96GE0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Handpan Outdoor Music Video
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Outdoor handpan music video.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzTpbT4XiQ&list=RD_TzTpbT4XiQ&start_radio=1
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Handpan and Harp Music Video — Ocean
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Handpan and harp music video for calming and rest.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/oG6jNxwGcPg?list=RDoG6jNxwGcPg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Environmental & Nature-Based Wellness
Explore.org — Live Nature Webcams
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: Hundreds of live webcams with nature and wildlife.
Registration Link: https://explore.org
Provider Website: https://explore.org
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center — Virtual Evening Science Talks
Day & Time: 3rd Tuesday · 4:00 PM PST
Description: Monthly virtual science talks (Zoom).
Registration Link: https://serc.si.edu/events/evening-lectures
Provider Website: https://serc.si.edu
SERC Calendar (Monthly View)
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Event calendar for Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Registration Link: https://serc.si.edu/calendar/month
Provider Website: https://serc.si.edu
University of Michigan — Advancing Sustainable Solutions (Online Games)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Educational sustainability games (e.g., sorting, quizzes).
Registration Link: https://seas.umich.edu/admissions/games
Provider Website: https://seas.umich.edu
US EPA — Games, Quizzes and Videos
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Environmental games and educational resources for students.
Registration Link: https://www.epa.gov/students/games-quizzes-and-videos-about-environment
Provider Website: https://www.epa.gov
The Nature Conservancy — Nature Lab Virtual Field Trips
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Virtual field trips and tours focused on nature and science.
Registration Link: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/virtual-field-trips/
Provider Website: https://www.nature.org
Sustainable Earth Games
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Sustainability-focused online games.
Registration Link: https://sustainable-earth.org/games/
Provider Website: https://sustainable-earth.org
Learning for Nature — Virtual Events
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Virtual events related to nature learning (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://www.learningfornature.org/en/virtual-events/
Provider Website: https://www.learningfornature.org
World Wildlife Fund — Conservation Insiders Series
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Virtual speaker series (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://www.worldwildlife.org/support/philanthropy/partners-in-conservation/conservation-insiders-series/
Provider Website: https://www.worldwildlife.org
Natural Sciences — Virtual Trivia Tuesdays
Day & Time: Tuesdays · 6:00 PM PST
Description: Weekly live virtual trivia via YouTube and Kahoot.it.
Registration Link: https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events/category/series/trivia/
Provider Website: https://naturalsciences.org
NatureBridge — Outside Still Open
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Nature learning resources and activities.
Registration Link: https://naturebridge.org/outsidestillopen
Provider Website: https://naturebridge.org
Outdoor Learning School — Workshops
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Workshop listings (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://outdoorlearning.com/events/category/workshops/
Provider Website: https://outdoorlearning.com
Aldo Leopold Nature Center — Virtual Field Trips
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Virtual field trips and nature education resources.
Registration Link: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/learn/engage-with-nature/virtual-field-trips/
Provider Website: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Bird Alliance of Oregon — Events
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Event listings for Bird Alliance of Oregon.
Registration Link: https://birdallianceoregon.org/events/
Provider Website: https://birdallianceoregon.org
NASA Live & Upcoming Events (NASA.gov)
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: NASA news, events, and live programming.
Registration Link: https://www.nasa.gov/
Provider Website: https://www.nasa.gov
NASA+
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: NASA streaming platform.
Registration Link: https://plus.nasa.gov/
Provider Website: https://plus.nasa.gov/
NASA at Home — Virtual Tours & Apps
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: NASA at-home activities, tours, and apps.
Registration Link: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-apps/
Provider Website: https://www.nasa.gov
National Park Service — Virtual Tours & More
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: NPS resources and online experiences.
Registration Link: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Provider Website: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
National Parks Online Virtual Tours (Trafalgar article)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Article compiling online virtual tours (third-party).
Registration Link: https://www.trafalgar.com/real-word/national-parks-online-virtual-tours/
Provider Website: https://www.trafalgar.com
Virtual Field Trips List (Common Sense Education article)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Article listing many virtual field trip options (third-party).
Registration Link: https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/virtual-field-trips-full-of-learning-potential
Provider Website: https://www.commonsense.org