Nature Worx

03/15/2026

🌿 Location Update for Our April 4 Nature Worx Session 🌿

A quick update for those planning to join us on April 4. Due to construction at Cromwell Valley Park that may make parking difficult, we’re moving our session to nearby Double Rock Park — just about 10 minutes away.

If you haven’t been there before, it’s a hidden gem with beautiful views by the water and a peaceful natural setting that’s perfect for slowing down and connecting with nature.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’re looking forward to spending a wonderful morning outdoors with you!

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03/06/2026

Exciting news for nature lovers in Harford County!

A new partnership — Harford Nature Collaborative — is bringing together local organizations to help more people discover and enjoy the incredible natural spaces in our community. By working together, we can share resources, spread the word about programs, and inspire more people to connect with nature.

Special thanks to Frank Marsden for helping bring this group together. Frank is also a co-founder of Eden Mill Nature Center and a passionate advocate for connecting people with the outdoors.

We’re excited about what’s ahead! Follow the Collaborative on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date on good things happening in Harford County.

03/05/2026

Take a breath. Step outside. Let nature do the rest.

Join Nature Worx for a guided nature experience at Cromwell Valley Park on Saturday, April 4 from 10–11:30 AM. Together we’ll slow down, engage our senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a supportive and welcoming space.

No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

✨ Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Use QR code to register or see link below.

Come see what happens when we give ourselves time in nature.

02/24/2026

An evening of community, inspiration, and nature awaits with Dara Miles Wilson!

Dara is a conservation communicator, birder, and park naturalist passionate about making the outdoors accessible to everyone. She’s worked with wildlife across Latin America, cared for animals in Bolivia’s rainforest, and now leads inclusive nature programs at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, from birding to kayaking. Dara also helps organize Black Birders Week, celebrating diversity in conservation and outdoor spaces.

📅 Free event — registration required!
Firday, March 6th at 5:30 pm - Masonville Cove
¡Evento gratuito — se requiere registración!

Come connect, learn, and be inspired.

Come learn from and celebrate with local conservation expert and Black Birders Week co-chair Dara Wilson! Share popcorn and stories with us as we enjoy a presentation from Dara on her conservation journey and discussion while reflecting on our roles in the conservation space.

02/18/2026

Great reminder to plant native! It won't be long before our native perennials will start to emerge from under all the snow. What's your favorite? Black-eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, Bee Balm, Virginia Bluebells?

Plant a sponge, not a wet-nap!

02/13/2026

In case you missed it, we wanted to share a beautiful 20-minute talk from the monks at the conclusion of their Walk for Peace. Their message is simple, but powerful: peace doesn’t begin in governments, communities, or even relationships — it begins in the breath.

In a world pulling us toward noise, speed, and screens, the breath brings us back. One inhale. One exhale. From there, awareness grows. The nervous system settles. Connection becomes possible.

Take a few minutes today to tune in to your breathing.
Feel one full inhale.
Feel one full exhale.

Inner peace is not passive, it's practiced — one breath at a time.

If you've been following the monks, leave an emoji or a single word in the comments about what their Walk for Peace has meant to you.

Watch the full inspiring speech of the Monk Leader at American University in Washington, D.C., as part of the Walk for Peace mission. He shares powerful guid...

02/01/2026

Imbolc marks the quiet turning toward light—the halfway point between winter and spring. Though the days may still feel cold, signs of new life are beginning beneath the surface.

This season invites us to pause, notice what’s stirring within, and trust that growth is happening, even when we can’t yet see it. A walk in nature, a moment of stillness, or the simple act of noticing longer days can remind us that renewal is always possible.

May this season bring gentle hope, clarity, and the promise of what’s to come.🕯🌟

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.