Hello Reader,

As you well know, there is a lot going on in the world right now. Most of it is big, heavy, and challenging to process.

It is incredibly easy (and completely normal) to get stuck in the trauma responses. Whether it’s doom-scrolling online or angry-ranting with friends.

If you remember my previous email about the freeze state, you know I believe these responses are ancient and protective. But while survival responses keep us safe, they don’t exactly help us to thrive.

I’ll be honest - I get caught in it too. Sometimes I even ask myself if EarthCare really matters. And that's ok.

But, eventually we need something to DO. With our hands, our heads, and our hearts.

Even if a tiny voice says “does any of this really matter?” another part of me (my body) knows that tending the land around us is one of the most important things we can do for our health and our collective future.

The land is not something separate from us to manage for our benefit. We are Nature. Our bodies are made of this Earth. When ecosystems are healthy, we are healthier because we are part of it.

EarthCare is self-care and community care.

We can’t solve the polycrisis single-handedly (obviously, haha). But we can choose joy, put our hands in the Earth, and trust that our actions do make a difference. They really really do, friends.

If you’re looking for a way to move out of the fight-flight-freeze-fawn response and support the budding seeds beneath the soil, I am sharing some events below to help you take mindful action this Spring in connection with others.

Whether you're a local, a DIYer, or an aspiring ecological practitioner, I hope you’ll choose one resource from this newsletter to help you take one small step – and feel welcome to invite your friends!

For Ecological Professionals

We are currently living through a convergence of collapse and awakening. While ecological systems are under stress, public consciousness is shifting. Many homeowners are trading manicured lawns for living landscapes.

The market is shifting in our favor, but ecological practitioners are burning out because the business side is overwhelming. The sensitive, skilled stewards who care most are leaving the field, and it is you we need most.

I’ve recently updated my blog, ​Why we need EarthCare Professionals NOW​, to give aspiring, active, or burnt-out ecological professionals hope and resources so you can continue doing the work you love without sacrificing yourself for the planet. I had to learn this the hard way, so I hope you join me to thrive together.

130p ET - March 19th | OPEN EarthCare Professionals Roundtable This is a free virtual gathering for ecological designers, landscapers, and land stewards who are interested in growing their business skills and being a part of the rising solution to the ecological crisis. I am opening up the EarthCare Professionals Collective this Spring by invitation only. Come and find out if it might be a good fit, and connect with other ecological professionals committed to making a difference. This is typically a private event for members only, but I am opening it up to anyone interested in seeing what we do, this month only. Membership is currently by invitation only, so please show up to meet us. ​Register for the RoundTable ​

For PA Locals

If you’re local to the PA area, there are three upcoming events to support you:

📍 Dover, PA | March 21, 2026 | Earthworm Learning Center FUNdraiser

I will be there in support of my friends Jimi + Emily who are sharing their vision. Charles Eisenstein will be hosting a live talk/discussion. There will be live music, song circle, food and opportunities to invest in this project.
​
​Apply here to attend or perhaps just show your support if it's too late to join.

📍 Duncannon, PA | March 20 - 22, 2026 | Spring Solstice Weekend Immersion for Women

Join former LadyBug crew members Annie Kurtyka and Marissa Burg for a powerful experience.

Move through the rebirth, Spring emergence, and embrace meaningful connection while experiencing ancient guided modalities of movement, vocal activation, and dreamwork to embrace your relationship to self in a community container.

​Learn more about this event - it's going to be absolutely beautiful!

📍 York, PA | April 11, 2026 | Build Your Own Potting Bench Workshop

Join former LadyBug crew member Alexandra Catizone and learn to use power tools and carpentry to build your own potting bench from scratch at the Horn Farm Center.

Build your skillset and your vision for gardening projects for seasons to come.

​Register here ​

If you’re not an ecological professional or local to PA, you can still make a difference in your own bioregion and learn to tend to your sensitive soul through planning your DIY projects with intention and co-regulating our collective grief. I have been on a mission to make these ideas available to friends near and far.

So here's my latest creation!

📍 FREE Virtual Workshop | April 9 and 23, 2026 | Plan Your 2026 EarthCare Journey Designed to map your ecological impact goal for 2026 while honoring your capacity, we are gathering on 2 dates in April so you have time to work on your ideas between. Together, we will: Co-regulate our ecological + personal grief Use the EarthCare Compass to move from ecological overwhelm to mindful action Audit your resources to understand what’s realistic for your Place and your life Learn 4 Core Routines to connect with Nature Receive direct coaching for extra support You’ll come away with ideas, inspiration, and options to empower you in making a difference. BONUS: Live attendees receive 30% off the EarthCare Calendar and free access to the Four Core Routines Collection from the EarthCare Library. If you can’t make it live, you can register to receive the replays and workbook. ​Register for the Free Live Workshop here ​

How Else Can I Support You?

❓ Would you be interested in a Grief & Song Circle?

Thanks to an influx of replies from my newsletter on grief, I’m considering hosting a Grief and Song Circle around Earth Day. Would you be interested in a space to metabolize your grief through song and community?

>> Reply YES + whether you’d prefer a local or virtual song circle.

❓ Are you interested in a workshop on Building Memorial Gardens?

I've had a number of folks mention this lately, and a few really key resources come my way, since training as a Death Doula in 2024 with Erin Merelli. We are talking this week about a collaboration on this topic, and I would love to hear if you'd like to attend.

>> Reply YES + tell me more about your desire for a Memorial Garden workshop.

❓ Are your Focus and Memory concerning you?

I've been studying this topic and learning how directly related this is to the distance we've created between ourselves and the land. The more we use AI, try to multi-task and override our body's needs, living in separation from Nature, the worse our focus and memory get. And this affects us all far more than we realize.

As you've heard, my partner Tyler Yenna has been studying this topic for years, and he's gearing up to offer some workshop teasers as well as a Memory 101 class soon. Would you be interested in attending?

>> Reply YES + share more about your memory concerns.

Together, we can tend to the land, each other, and our futures.

I hope to see you at one of these events, and hear from you in a reply this week.

Stay wild,

Kendra

P.S. If you missed the deep dive into grief, you can read it here. But then, seriously, go put your hands in some soil, sit on the porch in the rain, and observe Nature in your Place. It really does help.

Written by a human - Kendra Marie Hoffman

​​“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall