Month: June 2020


Notes from a Firesoul | How nature can uplift and unite us

We often hear stories from our Firesouls about nature’s powers to heal, inspire and influence positive change. Here, we hear from Firesoul Steve Coleman about the role nature is playing in his community — at this seminal time in our country.  The Meridian Hilltop has been a place of sanctuary during the pandemics of COVID…

Curated Picks | June 19

As we commemorate Juneteenth; as we resolve to speak out and fight for racial justice; as we grapple with the inequities that this crisis has brought very much to light — many of us are moved to take action while still staying close to home, or “in (or near) place”. This week’s curated picks offers…

Our Commitment

We are rocked by recent events. We are deeply saddened by the losses this nation has suffered in recent weeks. We kneel in solidarity against racial injustice. We believe that nature is a right that should be afforded to every individual — like air to breathe and water to drink — we need nature to…

Nature-in-Place Curated Picks
June 5 Dispatch

We hatched the idea of delivering Nature Care Packages to lend a little comfort, joy and togetherness during the Covid-19 crisis. This week, the world’s discourse is entirely changed. Important, overdue conversations are happening all around us. We don’t want to distract from these critical actions. Rather, we’d like to help support them, even in…

"A quiet place. My soul grows still. This, indeed, is a balm for the weary, a shelter for the beaten. I am so grateful for this sacred space. I am now renewed."

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