A Word on Our National Parks

At the Center for Spirituality in Nature, we believe that the natural world is a sacred place of connection, reflection, and renewal. Nowhere is this more evident than in our national parks—places of awe and wonder that invite us to step outside ourselves while also drawing deeply within. These lands offer space for joy, rest, and sanctuary, embodying what is possible when we engage in active, loving, reciprocal relationship with Earth. It is why we have an entire program devoted to exploring their history, beauty, and spiritual wisdom.

We are heartbroken by the huge cuts to the National Park Service workforce—dedicated caretakers who protect these lands, preserve their stories, and make them accessible to all. As experts in history, ecology, wildlife, and more, they guide visitors in understanding the parks' significance while ensuring safety and the protection of fragile ecosystems. Their deep knowledge fosters appreciation and respect for these sacred places, and their loss will have a profound impact. Alongside this, additional far-reaching environmental rollbacks—including weakened protections for wildlife and public lands, more potential mining and drilling, and funding cuts and freezes—place our ecological future in even greater jeopardy. This is a difficult moment.

Yet, even in this time, we hold onto hope. The land continues to call us into deep relationship, reminding us that healing is possible when we remain present, engaged, and committed to its care. May we listen, may we act, and may we find peace in the enduring wisdom of the wilder world.

For information on how to help, visit: https://protectnps.org/

And you can learn more about our course on the spiritual gifts of the national parks here.

Bison grazes in yellow grass in front of a river.