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Deepening Oneness with  Earth and the Divine

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Celebrating 38 Spirituality in Nature Groups in 22 States!

Come SING with us!

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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Our Programs

Explore

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Join an Event

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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Book a Talk

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

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Find Spiritual
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

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And God Saw That It Was Good

A Spirituality Course Accompanying Ken Burns's film The National Parks: America's Best Idea

A one-of-a-kind 4-session spiritual study companion to the award-winning Ken Burns film. Through written guides paired with stunning footage, you'll explore how the national parks can teach us about our relationship with Earth & Divine Mystery. ​

Online, Self-Guided

Open

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Ecopoetry of Love and Loss: the Ghazal

Online

Join Geez Magazine Poetry Editor, Melanie Weldon-Soiset, for a workshop exploring ecopoetry as spiritual practice.

August 3, 4 - 6pm ET

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Slowing Down in the Wild: Women's Backpacking Trip

Michaux State Forest, PA

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

September 20 - 22

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Join our mailing list to receive regular inspiration for spiritual deepening in nature and updates on how to get involved.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Nature Corner

Monday

Note from Nature

It is said that before entering the sea

a river trembles with fear.

She looks back at the path she has traveled,

from the peaks of the mountains,

the long winding road crossing forests and villages.

And in front of her,

she sees an ocean so vast,

that to enter

there seems nothing more than to disappear forever.

But there is no other way.

The river cannot go back.

 

Nobody can go back.

To go back is impossible in existence.

 

The river needs to take the risk

of entering the ocean

because only then will fear disappear,

because that's where the river will know

it's not about disappearing into the ocean,

but of becoming the ocean.

Fear by Khalil Gibran

Photo by Joseph Barrientos on Unsplash

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Monday Notes from Nature

Testimonials

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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.
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Carolyn P.
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