October 2023

Partnering to Promote Student Wellness at HCC

Nature Worx was invited to participate in Harford Community College's annual Wellness Fair with other local vendors in September. We were impressed by all of the resources HCC has to offer.

We also had a great time with students and staff during our immersive walk on the trails at HCC. We're looking forward to holding free sessions on campus each month this semester! The next one is Monday, October 23 from 12-2 pm.

Are you looking for ways to support your staff or students' mental health? We'd be happy to offer a wellness break or a staff team building session at your organization. Contact us for more information.

Exploring Autumn with Anna's House

We continue to enjoy working with the clients at Anna's House through our partnership with Catholic Charities. Families in transition find that spending time in nature helps them maintain a positive mindset. We look for treasures as we walk the Ma & Pa trail, stopping along the way for mindful movement and breathing exercises and learning how nature can support our physical and mental health.

Helping Teens Succeed!

Thanks to generous funding from the Teddy Webster Memorial Foundation, we are celebrating our new partnership with Harford County's Teen Diversion Program! We meet twice monthly with students in Aberdeen to engage in outdoor activities that promote self-reflection, mindfulness and creativity to support their mental health.

Students build resiliency as they establish connection with nature and their community. The teens really enjoy their time with us; they recently created some nature art collages as a means of self-expression and connecting with nature. One student commented that our session was "the best part of the past 24 hours!" We are looking forward to building this relationship with the Teen Diversion Program!

Meet our Staff!

This summer we welcomed a new guide, Laura Burke, to our staff. Laura is a Certified Wellness Practitioner and her enthusiasm for nature is infectious! Here are her words about what inspired her to become a Nature Worx guide:

Some of my earliest memories are from time spent outdoors – fishing and camping with my Dad, playing in the yard with mud and sticks, and seeking out any outdoor adventure. That is why Nature Worx feels like home to me – my inner child comes to life outside and I seek to help other people tap into that childlike wonder, which is a tremendous source of pure joy and authenticity. I will never forget the absolute awe and inspiration when I saw Yosemite Valley for the first time. It must have been similar to when John Muir saw its beauty and said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” You don’t need to visit Yosemite, you can find everything you need in every walk with nature – Sometimes it’s a pretty rock, other times its yourself.

Welcome, Laura!

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