August 2023

Community Connection: Voices of Hope

We recently presented a Nature Worx program to the leadership team of Voices of Hope, a behavioral health disorder recovery organization that focuses on prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resources, primarily in Cecil and Harford counties. We led a group of 10 Voices of Hope staff on a nature immersion/connection session at Susquehanna State Park so they could experience the benefits of our program and learn how it could support their mission.

"In our day-to-day work lives, it's hard to slow down and take a moment to be in the moment." said Erin Wright, COO at Voices of Hope. "I was able to use my senses and have an uninterrupted 90 minutes of being one with nature."

"I really enjoyed our session and can't wait for our staff and participants to experience Nature Worx," said Rachel Pedersen, Voices of Hope's Harford County program supervisor." It allowed me to focus on the moment and experience nature. I was able to stop, listen, and smell all the things around me and appreciate being outdoors."

We are looking forward to delivering additional Nature Worx programs to Voices of Hope to support those in recovery. Contact us to schedule a demo session for your organization to learn how our program can support your staff, clients, employees or students!

Supporting Baltimore Police Department

Nature Worx participated for a second year in the Baltimore Police Wellness Fair at the Convention Center in July! We then held two Nature Worx sessions for officers at Masonville Cove and at Cylburn Arboretum. The officers appreciated the chance to immerse themselves in nature while practicing mindful awareness of the moment. They reported feeling much calmer and less stressed afterwards. The free sessions were possible thanks to generous funding from M&T Bank.

Partnering with

Harford County Government

Nature Worx enjoyed guiding members of the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy during a water-based nature therapy session in July. Paddling and pausing for some mindfulness exercises at Eden Mill, the group found time to slow down, unwind, and just "be" for a couple of hours. Time spent connecting with your colleagues away from the office is a great way to decompress and rejuvenate your mindset. If your office or department would like to book a Nature Worx session please email phosmer@natureworx.org to schedule a time that works for you.

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We survey clients at the end of our sessions to document the effectiveness of our programs. We always enjoy the written comments and thought it would be nice to share some of our participants' personal experiences with Nature Worx.

Join us for a Free Public Session

We have several free sessions in August:

Thursday, Aug 3 -- 6 pm @ Masonville Cove

Sat, Aug 5 -- 10 am @ Cromwell Valley Park

Sat, Aug 19 -- 10 am @ Masonville Cove

Bring a friend and spend some quality time together outdoors!

Click here to register through Meetup.com

Request a Free Demo!

Is your organization seeking ways to support and engage employees or clients?

Are you curious about what we do at our sessions?

Let us bring Nature Worx to you!

Our customized sessions help people connect with the healing properties of nature to support their mental health and well-being. A happier, more centered employee, patient or student means better performance, retention and outcomes. Experience the benefits yourself with a free demo!

We work with companies, colleges, hospitals, government agencies, treatment centers, veterans' associations, and more. We are eager to share our evidence-based outcomes with your organization.

phosmer@natureworx.org | 443-686-2087

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We work hard year-round to support first responders, healthcare workers, veterans, students, and many others by teaching them how to mindfully connect with the healing properties of time spent in nature. More than 94 percent of our participants report that Nature Worx improved their mental wellness and physical health.

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