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Deepening Oneness with Earth and the Divine

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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, Founder Beth Norcross is available for keynote talks, workshops or retreats.

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

Registration is free. Donations always welcome.

Jan 12, 12pm ET

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Women's Slow Backpacking Trip

Journey with us on a mindful Slow Forest Bathing Backpacking Trip to experience first-hand what nature teaches us about hope and spiritual resilience.

- Equipment and food provided

- Beginners welcome

May 15 - 17

Bald Eagle State Forest, PA

The Spiritual Wisdom

of Trees

Six-part 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.

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Note from Nature

Very slowly burning, the big forest tree

stands in the slight hollow of the snow

melted around it by the mild, long

heat of its being and its will to be

root, trunk, branch, leaf, and know

earth dark, sun light, wind touch, bird song.

Rootless and restless and warmblooded, we

blaze in the flare that blinds us to that slow,

tall, fraternal fire of life as strong

now as in the seedling two centuries ago.

–"Kinship" by Ursula Le Guin

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.