Nature Worx

01/26/2026

Do you know a retired teacher, counselor, social worker, or therapist who loves spending time outdoors? 🌿Nature Worx is looking to connect with folks who are passionate about nature and supporting youth and community well-being. If someone comes to mind—or if that’s you—we’d love to start a conversation!

Reach out or tag someone below.

01/26/2026

Cherish the winter. Cherish its quietness, the time of going within to rest and heal. Cherish this time of preparation that must come before new life. Cherish the hope that lies beneath the snow.

-Melody Beattie, Journey to the Heart.

01/24/2026

Winter is inviting us to pause.
To gather warmth.
To conserve energy.
To look out for our community.

Stay safe and cozy in the storm, friends. ❄❄❄

01/20/2026

What happens when generations come together to care for land and community?

Join author/botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer and youth organizer Esther Bonney for a powerful, intergenerational conversation about community, belonging, and the role native plants play in healing both people and place. Hosted by Wild Ones in partnership with Plant Baby Plant and Nurture Natives, this free national webinar highlights how local efforts—like school gardens and neighborhood plantings—connect to a wider movement of care and repair.

📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
🕕 7:00 p.m. ET
📍 Premiere + YouTube chat

Register today, January 20, and be entered to win a free copy of a book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. 🔗 Register (free): https://wildones.org/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-esther-bonney/

01/19/2026

Register for this FREE webinar featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry.

Register now: https://wildones.org/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-esther-bonney/

🌿 Meet our webinar guest, Robin Wall Kimmerer. A botanist, author, educator, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin’s work bridges Indigenous knowledge and ecological science to deepen our relationships with land and community. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass, The Serviceberry, Bud Finds Her Gift, and Gathering Moss, and the founder of Plant Baby Plant and the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

Robin is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, a MacArthur Fellow, and has shared her work with audiences ranging from NPR’s On Being to the United Nations General Assembly. Her research and writing focus not only on restoring ecological systems, but also on restoring our relationships with the living world.

Join Robin and youth leader Esther Bonney for Intergenerational Care for Land and Community, a live conversation exploring belonging, reciprocity, and how people of all ages can take meaningful action with native plants.

🌱 This conversation is presented in partnership with Plant Baby Plant and Nurture Natives. Donations made at registration support community-rooted native plant projects.

Background 📸 by Lewis Ulman, Wild Ones Columbus, OH Chapter.

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to reflect on Dr. King’s reminder that none of us exists in isolation. Our lives, our well-being, and our futures are deeply intertwined — with one another and with the living world around us.

Nature offers a powerful reflection of this truth. Every system depends on balance, relationship, and care. When we slow down enough to notice, we’re reminded that healing, peace, and hope grow through connection.

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by recommitting ourselves to compassion, presence, and the belief that caring for one another — and for our shared world — matters.

01/11/2026

Looking for a good book to curl up with? Try one of these:

01/05/2026

Happy National Bird Day! the HARFORD BIRD CLUB is just one of the organizations supporting the new Harford Nature Collaborative. If you love the outdoors, follow one or both of these groups on Facebook and see what's going on locally!

THE HARFORD NATURE COLLABORATIVE
THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN WHAT IS GOING ON IN NATURE IN HARFORD COUNTY!!!!!
Click on QR code to visit THE HARFORD NATURE COLLABORATIVE
https://www.facebook.com/HarfordNatureCollaborative/

HAPPY NATIONAL BIRD DAY !!

Today, we honor birds, whose beauty and ecological importance enrich our world. They pollinate, manage pests, and signal environmental changes. Birds also boost biodiversity by spreading seeds, balancing ecosystems, and beautifying nature. Their songs and colors add joy while aiding survival. Plus, birds protect crops by eating harmful insects, making them invaluable allies in agriculture.

To honor birds on National Bird Day, consider these simple actions: set up a bird feeder or bird bath in your yard, plant native vegetation to support local bird species, reduce pesticide use to protect birds, and support conservation efforts. You can also learn about birds, share bird-related knowledge, or participate in birdwatching activities to appreciate these amazing creatures.

01/05/2026

As we welcome a new year, many of us are craving less hustle and more grounding — more calm, more clarity, more moments that help us feel like ourselves again. Instead of adding another item to a long list of resolutions, what if 2026 invited us to do something simpler and deeply supportive?

Step outside more.

Spending time outdoors — even 10–20 minutes a day — has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and support our overall well-being. Nature offers a natural pause button, helping our nervous systems settle and our minds reset. And the best part? You don’t need special gear, a gym membership, or a perfect plan.

You might:
🌱 take a mindful walk and notice what’s growing
🌲 sit quietly in a park or your backyard
☀️ step outside between meetings or errands
👣 invite a friend, a child, or a colleague to join you

At Nature Worx, we see every day how meaningful small moments in nature can be. Let’s make 2026 the year we reconnect — with nature, with ourselves, and with one another.

Where do you feel most at ease outdoors? We’d love to hear 🌎✨

12/30/2025

This time of year has us reflecting and looking ahead to 2026.

And we'd love for you to join us on our First Day Forest Saunter! The link to sign up is in our January newsletter: Rooted in Nature. Growing Together. https://wix.to/afZfOWf

12/24/2025

The forest is calling us to slow down. 🌿

With each step, we breathe, notice, and let the noise fall away. Join us on New Year's Day for a guided Forest Saunter as we welcome 2026 with intention, presence, and care. Register to hold your spot for this free event: https://www.natureworx.org/event-details/first-day-forest-saunter