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Seasonal Spiritual Nature Walks

We have adapted our local seasonal walk programs into five printable self-guided curricula to be used by individuals or groups anywhere and anytime.

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Take part in this popular program on your own schedule with our self-guided online course.

The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees | Self-Guided

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

Custom Programs

Founder & Executive Director Beth Norcross is available to give talks, programs and retreats offering nature’s wisdom for living with connection, resilience, joy and hope. Learn more about Beth's speaking here.

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FALL/WINTER

Woven Branches Walk with Payton

Pasadena, CA

Program Director Payton Hoegh will lead this Woven Branches Walk on the Lower Arroyo Seco trail in Pasadena in honor of the Center's 10th Anniversary!

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No RSVP needed. Contact Payton with questions on this walk.

Nov. 29, 10am

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Monday Meditations

Online, 2nd Mondays

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

Donations welcome.

Dec 8, 12pm ET

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Winter Solstice Walk

Vasquez Rocks, Santa Clarita

Take a moment to breathe during the busy holiday season, and join us as we honor this shortest day of the year and experience both the darkness and the Light it offers.

Dec 13, 2:30 - 5pm

Winter Solstice Walk

San Marcos, TX

Take a moment to breathe during the busy holiday season, and join us as we honor this shortest day of the year and experience both the darkness and the Light it offers.

Dec 13, 2:30 - 5pm

Wild Gatherings: Winter

Online

Join the Center's Program Director Payton Hoegh, Founder Beth Norcross, and our thoughtful community for a seasonal program exploring the wild wisdom of winter: an invitation to uncover treasures in cold, dim nights and lightless, damp soil.

Dec 17, 7 - 8:30pm ET

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2026

Monday Meditations

Online

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

Donations welcome.

Jan 12, 12pm ET

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Slowing Down in the Wild: Women's 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

SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE GROUPS

Local SING Events

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Date	Location	SING	Details
11/23/2025	South Lake Tahoe, CA	Sacred Nature Circles	Forest Church
11/23/2025	Middletown, CT	Middletown Gaian Guild	Forest Bathing 101
11/28/2025	Washington DC	Kindred Nature	Gratitude Nature Therapy
11/29/2025	Fairfax Station, VA	St. Peter's in the Woods SING	Silent Retreat
11/29/2025	Los Angeles, CA	All Wanderers	Mindful Hike
11/30/2025	Marquette, MI	U.P. Wild	Nature Therapy Service
12/06/2025	Fairfax Station, VA	St. Peter's in the Woods SING	Rooted to Rise Walk
12/07/2025	Greenville, SC	Greenville SING	Monthly Gathering
12/13/2025	Los Angeles, CA	All Wanderers	Winter Solstice Walk
12/20/2025	Vienna, VA	Kindred Nature	Winter Solstice Retreat
12/31/2025	Vienna, VA	Kindred Nature	New Year's in Nature

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The Center for Spirituality in Nature’s programs support people in awakening, deepening, and mindfully living out the Spiritual connection they find through nature.

Testimonials

I felt so strongly that I needed to be outdoors and not alone. I felt God's presence immediately. Finding all the signs of life and the coming spring in the frozen setting gave me hope. Your walks were God's gift to me at the start of a difficult journey. I will always be grateful.

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FALL/WINTER

2026

SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE GROUPS

Local SING Events

Testimonials

I felt so strongly that I needed to be outdoors and not alone. I felt God's presence immediately. Finding all the signs of life and the coming spring in the frozen setting gave me hope. Your walks were God's gift to me at the start of a difficult journey. I will always be grateful.

KATE