September 2024

Summer Recap - A Season of Growth and Connection

This summer has been an exciting and fulfilling time for Nature Worx! Our summer was packed with activities, especially with children aged 4-12 at the Y of Abingdon and Harford County Parks and Rec summer camps. Through sensory exploration, scavenger hunts, and nature walks, we helped kids connect with the environment and experience the beauty of the forest firsthand. We also held public sessions for families in conjunction with Harford County Public Library.

In addition to these programs, we offered sessions for teens through The Clubhouse by Ashley and collaborated with Pivot Point Counseling and Springboard Community Services to extend our nature therapy to those who need it most. We also continued our work with clients at Anna’s House, bringing the healing power of nature to those in transitional living spaces.

A big part of our summer has been spent preparing to launch a pilot program this fall in partnership with Harford County Public Schools at Joppatowne High School and Edgewood Middle. This initiative will help boost students' mental health through nature-based activities, including bilingual sessions for our Spanish-speaking community.

It’s been a busy, wonderful summer, and we’re excited for what’s to come this fall!

Click on the video below for some fun summer highlights!

Discover the Gem that is Masonville Cove

Baltimore City has several amazing green spaces, but none so impressive as the Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, the first of its kind in the nation. This waterfront 50-acre oasis is home to more than 300 species of animals, including deer, foxes, coyotes and the first known nesting pair of bald eagles within Baltimore City. There are walking trails for birdwatching, a fishing pier and a beach for launching kayaks.

Nature Worx has been fortunate to partner with the Living Classrooms Foundation since 2021 to provide our programs at Masonville Cove. This fall, we are looking forward to several exciting initiatives at Masonville. All are free of charge!

First Saturdays at Masonville:

Join us for a mindful immersion in the beauty of Masonville, calming your mind and body and connecting with the healing properties of the natural world. From 10 to 11:30 a.m each Saturday. Sign up here: First Saturdays at Masonville Cove

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day at Masonville: On Saturday September 14, we will be leading a series of one-hour nature connection walks from 9 to 2. Sign up here:

Guided Nature Walks at Masonville Cove

Nature Worx for Spanish Speakers: On Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30, we are holding our first-ever program conducted in Spanish. Sign up here: Nature Worx Fun with Family/Diversion en familia con Nature Worx

"Wildlife of Eden Mill" at the Liriodendron

Our long-time guide, Frank Marsden, has been showcasing his stunning wildlife photography at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. The exhibition, Wildlife of Eden Mill, beautifully captures the essence of nature that we at Nature Worx aim to share with everyone. Frank helped found the Eden Mill Nature Center in Pylesville over 30 years ago and has spent his life devoted to learning and teaching about our local wildlife. His work is a testament to the deep connections we hope to inspire in all who participate in our programs.

The exhibit has been so popular that it's been extended through September. Frank's photographs will be on view every Wednesday through September 25 from 1 to 6 pm, and on Sunday, September 8 from 11 to 3. Stop by and enjoy!

Make time for YOU! Join us for SLOW DOWN Saturdays

Come savor the season with us at a FREE community session.

Click here to register or scan the QR code below:

Nature Worx Saunters Events (meetup.com)

Giving Back to Our Community Helpers

We've teamed up with Grey Matter Counseling & Consulting to offer a new community series. Are you a health care professional, therapist, teacher, first responder or other helper in the community? If so, you are often giving so much of your energy to others that you can become depleted. Take some time out with us to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with other like-minded people! Meet us on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Harford Glen from 10-11:30 a.m. These are FREE events, but please register here: Rest & Recharge for Healthcare Professionals Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Get Your Nature Worx Gear!

Treat yourself to a new graphic T, trucker cap, or visor for only $20! Every purchase supports our mission! Check out our selections here:

Would you like to help us reach more people?

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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