This article was originally published here on the ABC 7 News website on February 10th 2022. Published by Veronica Johnson .
“We can walk them around the park and re-ignite their ability to see what’s around them”
Hundreds of faith leaders, environmental groups, grantmakers and philanthropists will gather virtually Thursday for Taking Nature Black, a roundtable to give churches ideas and resources on how to connect its congregation and community to nature.
The Rev. Michael Martin of the Stillmeadow Community Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland sees the importance of connecting the community with the environment. His church has built a 10-acre forest called "Peace Park" next to the church with trails, a pond and even beehives. At the beginning of March, SillMeadow will open a learning center to help nearby schools like North Bend Elementary/Middle School, Beechfield Elementary and Edmondson High School.
Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Nature: Taking Nature Black Faith-Based Roundtable February 2022.
Highlights from the 4th Taking Nature Black Conference 2021 (via Audubon Naturalist Society)
