Nature Worx

10/10/2025

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10 💚🌍

This year’s theme focuses on prioritizing mental health in the workplace and building cultures of well-being at work.

Research shows that nature can play a powerful role in supporting mental health on the job:
🌱 Nurses who took daily breaks in a hospital garden experienced less burnout.
🌱 Employees in a workplace nature program showed lower stress, improved cognition, and reduced cortisol levels.
🌱 People with more access to natural spaces report greater creativity and engagement at work.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that simple connections with nature—even during the workday—can help us recharge, refocus, and bring our best selves to work.

10/09/2025

It is inspiring to collaborate with this group of dedicated, skilled professionals in Harford County who share a commitment to providing quality nature-based programming to the public.

Yesterday day, we had the inaugural meeting of the Harford Nature Collaborative. This is a new network of 17 local non-profit organizations focused on quality nature-based educational services to the citizens of Harford County. Excited to see what we can deliver together!

1) Eden Mill Nature Committee
2) Harford Bird Club
3) Harford Community College - Outdoor Club
4) Harford County Master Gardeners
5) Harford County Parks and Recreation
6) Harford Glen Foundation
7) Harford Land Trust
8) Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
9) Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
10) Izaak Walton League – Harford Chapter
11) Izaak Walton League -Sportsman Chapter
12) Ladew Topiary Gardens
13) Liriodendron Foundation
14) Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE)
15) Nature Worx
16) Otter Point Creek Alliance
17) Susquehannock Wildlife Society

10/09/2025

It's nice to see that Aberdeen Middle School, one of our new school partners, is as excited as we are to launch our Nature Worx program at their school this month!

We’re excited to share that Nature Worx will begin on October 23rd!
Please be on the lookout for your student’s permission slip coming home soon.

This wonderful program helps students connect with nature, reduce stress, and build confidence all while learning outdoors! 🌳✨

10/08/2025

We had a wonderful session at Patapsco State Park with Maryland DNR staff during their new hire hike! 🌿✨ Together, we created nature mandalas and took time to be fully present by the calm waters. Moments like these remind us how grounding and restorative it can be to slow down, connect with nature, and connect with ourselves. 💚

10/07/2025

Save the Date! Join us on October 28th for a free guided session. Enjoy a saunter along the Susquehanna River, soaking in the fall season. Your mind, body and spirit will thank you. 🍁🌿🍂

10/03/2025

Feeling stressed or weighed down by life lately? Cultivate a sense of peace and wonder with Nature Worx tomorrow at the little oasis of Masonville Cove. You'll be glad you spent your morning with us! Free event starts at 10 am, register with link. https://www.masonvillecove.org/event-info/guided-walk-with-nature-worx-2025-10-04-10-00

10/02/2025

We are grateful to be featured in this article about our ground-breaking partnership with Harford County Public Schools!

A nature therapy program currently at 4 HCPS buildings has shown to bolster kids' learning, mental health, moods and outlook.

09/30/2025

Happening this Sunday from 1-3 at Irvine Nature Center - Nature Worx and Yoga! Link to register is below.

09/30/2025

As the days grow shorter, finding tranquility within ourselves becomes essential. Join us on December 13, 2025, at the enchanting Beaver Moon Farm in Forest Hill, MD, for "Peace in the Winter Solstice: The Gift we Give Ourselves." 🌲 Let us guide you through an intentional outdoor experience, blending mindfulness and the healing power of nature. This is your chance to embrace resilience and connect deeply with the natural world. Learn more and register here: https://wix.to/KUymTXO 🌿

09/27/2025

We had such a wonderful time at Masonville Cove for Urban Wildlife Conservation Day! From little kids to seniors, our groups explored the trails, discovered wildlife, and even spotted two eagle nests. We wrapped up with a peaceful sit spot on the floating pier, soaking in the calm of this special place.

Masonville Cove is a story of resilience — once a dump site, now a thriving home for eagles, foxes, deer, turtles, and countless birds. 💚

✨ Want to experience it for yourself? Join us for our free First Saturday session on 10/4 at Masonville Cove. Come explore, breathe, and connect with nature. Register here: https://www.masonvillecove.org/event-info/guided-walk-with-nature-worx-2025-10-04-10-00

09/25/2025

What a great morning with Civic Works Baltimore!

Our group had the chance to explore Clifton Park and visit the City Champion Bald Cypress Tree — the largest of its kind in Baltimore. Standing tall and strong, this tree is a living reminder of resilience and longevity, in a little green oasis right in the heart of the city.

It was a beautiful reminder that nature offers moments of awe and connection even in the most urban settings. 💚

09/22/2025

Happy Autumn Equinox! Today marks the balance of light and dark and the official start of fall. It’s the perfect time to slow down, soak in the season, and enjoy nature’s beauty.

A few simple ways to celebrate:
🌿 Take a walk and notice the changing leaves
🕯 Light a candle as the days grow shorter
🍎 Enjoy a cozy meal with fall harvest foods

Wishing you warmth & peace as you savor the joys of autumn!🍂🍁🌾