Nature Sacred

Infusing nature into our cities in ways that restore health, rekindle hope and unite communities. #naturesacred

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Our CEO @AldenStoner was "On the Record" with @wypr 's Sheilah Kast today talking about our newly-released, limited edition BenchTalk book. Listen to the story - and then head to https://t.co/ydWzsLPabT to get your copy. (Perfect for #holidaygifts!)

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Our final Wellness Wednesday of the year features BenchTalk editor @SalmaHasanAli at Georgetown Waterfront Park, a Sacred Place, for a session focused on journaling—a fitting way to close the year.

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Visitors leave journal entries here, adding their own reflections to this space designed for remembrance and quiet connection.

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"I came here today to walk among a silent crowd, to find a moment of peace in the quiet."

St. Anne's Cemetery in Annapolis operates as part of a 300-year-old parish committed to inclusion and justice.

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The garden sits between College Creek and a hillside, featuring a brick plaza with columns that mirror the cemetery entrance. Native plantings sweep along the slope while flowering trees provide shade and buffer nearby traffic noise.

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From the journal at the Bon Secours Urban Farm Sacred Place — a visitor left these simple, vivid lines about flowers, soil, sky, and the small moments that ask us to pause.

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Bench journals often capture what we can easily overlook: the feel of the earth, the rhythm of a garden, the way a bee moves. These quiet reflections remind us how alive these spaces are — and to be present in the moment.

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Next time you feel like you're in a creative rut, step outside and embrace the natural world around you — it may be just the solution you're looking for.

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Nature-rich environments can help jumpstart your creative mind!

Research shows that spending time in green environments beneficially impacts your brain's ability to think creatively.

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This space brings nature into the heart of healing — providing a quiet, peaceful space to families to pause, reflect, and reconnect with hope.

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At @robertashousemd in Baltimore, this belief has come to life through a new Sacred Place, created in collaboration with @FlouraTeeter and Nature Sacred.

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Last weekend, our friends at @strengthtolovefarm opened their greenhouse for something special — a community Garden Art Party.🎨🍅

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Neighbors & volunteers painted, harvested, & spent unhurried time together in a space that invites people to slow down and feel at home. This gathering was a reminder of how much these moments matter — and how a Sacred Place grows when the community brings it to life. 🌿

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Journaling can also serve as first-hand documentation to remind yourself of times of joy and happiness, express your wonders and dreams, and explore your creative mind.

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Spending just a few minutes journaling can noticeably improve your mood, and it’s widely known that writing in a journal or diary can help release negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, or grief.

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Halloween festivities kicked off this weekend at BLISS Meadows, where families gathered to celebrate the season.🎃

The annual Harvest Festival brought together neighbors of all ages — crafting, playing, and connecting in this vibrant community green space in Northeast Baltimore.

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Read about 6 ways trees benefit all of us—https://t.co/oEJqEqN9G2🌳

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Trees hold ancient wisdom—cooling our streets, cleaning our air, and creating spaces where communities gather and thrive.

No matter where you live, their health is our health. Fall is the perfect time to plant, giving roots months to establish before winter.