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what the heck are we doing?
Last week, I shared what I think the world needs NOW… TLDR; In the midst of corruption and our collective grief in response to it, what we need more than ever is JOY in resistance and REUNION. I got so many beautiful replies - thank you all for your patience as I find time to reply! Near the end of every winter I start to face this big, ugly, raw feeling inside of "what the heck am I doing here anyway?" It's valid, I mean, what the heck are we doing, as a world, right? Well, a LOT of good is happening, despite the insane stuff. As the next step around here, I am inviting you to a workshop and Q&A where we can process our ecological grief together, and create a personal plan to make a difference while honoring our capacity. This 2-part event will be LIVE, on Zoom, with breaks, activities and lots of connection. Originally, this workshop was intended to happen in February, right after all the “new year, new me” energy. But if there’s anything I’ve learned from Nature, it is that living things emerge on their own time and not always when you want them to… … plus this winter really wanted to hang on! So it’s all in perfect timing. While it’s not even Spring yet, the weather is just starting to warm up in my bioregion (central PA), and my main goal every year is to remind us all that we are not behind. We do not need to rush into spring cleanups.
We do not need to impress the neighbors.
In fact, please don't try, for the sake of the pollinators - who are in critical need of our support.
They need the leaves and stems around longer for protection.
We wait until the temps are consistently in the 50-60s to cleanup.
What we sorely need, in so many ways, is to slow down and allow Nature to lead.
Side Note: This month we are producing the Slow Down Spring CleanUp Mini Guide for EarthCare Library members. This resource will give you all the tips and notes you need to cleanup in the most pollinator-friendly way. So look for that in the monthly ZINE we send to all members - or reach out to get it! In the meantime, I’ll be sharing more here each week about what we CAN DO in times like these… but first, I want to invite you to an event I created to facilitate action and impact this year. Join me for a FREE 2-part workshop (and live coaching session) - Register for the FREE Workshop: Plan Your 2026 Earthcare Journey. Whether you’re eco-curious, an avid home gardener, or a land-based pro looking to deepen your personal practice, this workshop was made with you in mind, Reader. I surveyed my readers and you told me what you wanted, so I created it. This is a choose-your-own adventure for ecological impact, whether it’s spending more time outside, deepening your relationship with Nature, or making a tangible difference for wildlife in your Place through projects. You’ll walk away with a personalized 2026 EarthCare plan, after moving through a deeply facilitated experience… Part One: Dream, Grieve + Discover Your Path (April 9 - Live Workshop)
Between sessions, you will have time to use the workbook I created to help you metabolize what you’ve learned, and begin to define your Ecological Impact Goal before the next session. Part Two: Release, Align + Commit to Impact (April 23 - Q&A Coaching)
My intention is not to talk at you, but create a supportive environment where we have space to:
… so we can all learn from and be inspired by each other. Sound like your cup of tea? Well then cozy up with me for 2 nights in April, with your journal and some space to plan! Together, we can take small steps and make a difference in our own neighborhoods. By doing so, we can inspire others to do the same, and receive the benefits of being connected to Nature. Join me and others for connection and guidance at the workshop. While the new year celebrations might be over, it’s never too late to tend to our bodies, our grief, our garden, watersheds, wild places, and our future. In many ways, spring is the "new year" and it's the perfect energy for planning. This workshop will help you create a long term plan that you can cycle through the years, so it's not just for 2026 either. Hit reply to let me know if you are excited about this workshop! I love hearing from you and can’t wait to see you live. Kendra P.S. I recently created a blog-style newsletter archive where you can find my last newsletter, return to any others that resonate with you, and share them with friends! But my big hope today is that you Register for the FREE Workshop: Plan Your 2026 Earthcare Journey. Share this registration link with friends as well, please! Written by a human - Kendra Marie Hoffman "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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EarthCare Matters by Kendra Hoffman
I'm passionate about helping people recognize their ecological awakening and supporting them on their EarthCare journey. I also love to talk about intersecting topics like ethical entrepreneurship, ecological design, grief, connection, being highly sensitive and cheese :) Sign up to get my weekly newsletter and learn about this and more!
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