Month: October 2018
A crop of new Firesouls is celebrated in Northeast Alabama
Earlier this month in Gadsden, Alabama; a small town in the Northeast corner of the state, close to two dozen newly-minted Firesouls gathered at the Beautiful Rainbow Cafe to lunch on fried chicken and waffles, crab cakes and sweet potato pie – and to celebrate their new roles and 18 new Sacred Places in-the-making. The…
“Group works to engage people in Baltimore’s ‘sacred places:’ outdoor gardens and green space” – The Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun – Oct. 13, 2018 Article by Yvonne Wenger Excerpt: “Using the energy and excitement of the percussive dance, an Annapolis-based foundation wanted to entice people to visit the neighborhood garden in hopes they would find unity, healing and strength near the grass, trees and shrubs. The idea is, stepping into a green…
“Heart of the Hospital” launches
Tonight, in a theater full of physicians and nurses, nonprofits and activists gathered to hear stories of nature and healing, “Heart of the Hospital” launched. The short film, which offers a glimpse of how nature can be deeply incorporated into a hospital to improve patient care and outcomes, was selected by the SHIFT Festival film committee…
Introducing STEP into the Garden
Kicking off this weekend, we’re delighted to announce the launch of a Nature Sacred program pilot: STEP into the Garden. The growing step movement celebrates culture, art and community. It’s a creative mashup of dance, stomp and spoken word—and infuses some elements of “tap dancing, break dancing, gymnastics and Afro-Caribbean dance“. While it’s an art…
One to watch: the SHIFT Summit
We’ll be at this annual festival of ideas this month helping shape the dialogue around nature and its role in public health policy and initiatives. In a few short weeks, the TKF team will be traveling to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for an event we’re thrilled to be a part of: the annual SHIFT Summit, an…
