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Deepening Oneness with Earth and the Divine

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Welcome, Heidi!

We’re thrilled to welcome Heidi Holliday McKitrick as our new Executive Director! Learn more about her story and path to spirituality in nature on our blog.

Read "Walking A Wild Path"

OUR MISSION

The Center for Spirituality in Nature provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature, and for nurturing loving relationships with the Earth.

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We offer outdoor programs, walks and gatherings designed to give participants the space and the tools to explore mindful attentiveness to the Divine in nature.

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Trained in theology, spirituality and ecology, Executive Director, Beth Norcross is available for keynote talks, workshops or retreats.

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Practices

We offer books, articles, helpful hints and specific practices to help you, and your community, integrate spirituality in nature into busy lifestyles.

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Start a Spirituality in Nature Group

Forming a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) is a great way to explore spirituality in nature and learn about your local sacred ground with others.

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Upcoming Events

Monday Meditations

Online

A new monthly series for communal nature-based meditation and reflection, led by Center program director Payton Hoegh.

Registration is free. Donations always welcome.

March 10, 12 pm ET

Wild Gatherings | Spring

Welcome the turn of the season during this online gathering with Beth Norcross, Payton Hoegh and the wider Center community.

Free program. Donations welcome.

March 20, 7 - 8:30pm ET

Online

The Spiritual Wisdom

of Trees

Six-week self-paced online program exploring the science and spirit of the forest.

Explore the ancient wisdom of trees during this powerful program. Each session explores a theme, such as "Cracking Open," through a beautiful film and spiritual practice. Our Guided online program comes together on Wednesday evenings for a discussion with program authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy and other participants.

Self-Guided Open

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Note from Nature

hear them cry

the long dead

the long gone

speak to us

from beyond the grave

guide us

that we may learn

all the ways

to hold tender this land

hard clay direct

rock upon rock

charred earth

in time

strong green growth

will rise here

trees back to life

native flowers

pushing the fragrance of hope

the promise of resurrection

–Excerpt from Appalachian Elegy: Poetry & Place by Bell Hooks

Photo by Soft Rattles on Unsplash

Testimonials

As many have said, [The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees] course was so enlightening in so many ways! It lifted spirit, it allowed us to wonder, connected us physically and spiritually to the natural world, it engaged us in a community and more. Thank you for all those who led in front and behind the screen! It is a course I will carry with me for a lifetime.