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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.

Self-Guided Materials

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Online, Self-paced

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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

Mindful Art in Nature mini-retreat

Online

Mindful art mini-retreat led by Evie Waack.

Sept. 12, 1 p.m. ET

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Wild Gathering: Fall

Online

Quarterly seasonal reflections from CSN staff

October 6, 7 p.m. ET

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Monday Meditations

Online

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

Donations welcome.

Sept 14, 12 p.m. 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

Oct. 2 - 4, 2026

MIchaux State Forest, PA

Monday Meditations

Online

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

Donations welcome.

October 12, 12 p.m. ET

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SING Leaders Training with Lutherans Restoring Creation

Online

Offered in partnership with Lutherans Restoring Creation, this S.I.N.G. Leader's Training will appeal most to prospective Christian group leaders.

October 24, 1-4 p.m. ET

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SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE GROUPS

Local SING Events

What is a SING?

Date	Location	SING	Details
09/05/2026	Southern Maryland	Nature & Nurture	Contemplative Gathering
09/06/2026	Online	Church of the Wild Two Rivers	Bearing Witness Gathering
09/06/2026	Windsor, NY	Church in the Wild NY	Worship in the Woods
09/06/2026	Washington DC	Water & Wilderness Church	Wild Worship Service
09/07/2026	Vienna, VA	Kindred Nature	Morning Retreat
09/12/2026	Keweenaw, MI	U.P. Wild	Wilderness Walk
09/13/2026	Washington DC	Water & Wilderness Church	Wild Worship Service
09/13/2026	Windsor, NY	Church in the Wild NY	Worship in the Woods
09/13/2026	Utica, MI	Nature Soul	"Living Current" Walk
09/13/2026	South Lake Tahoe, CA	Sacred Nature Circle	Forest Circle
09/16/2026	Hendersonville, NC	Caminamos con Dios	Celtic Retreat
09/19/2026	Los Angeles	All Wanderers	Mindful Walk

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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

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