Membership
Once a month gatherings for different ages:
Sprouts - Families of all ages
Explore, play, learn and have fun as a family in the woods.Buds - GirlsAges 9 to 11
A mother and daughter circle that centers around the topics of self-love, self-care, self-acceptance and self-worth.Blooms - Girls ages 12 to 14
A safe and supported space for girls to reflect and express their thoughts and feelings with peers and mentors.Patron - Open to All
Money raised goes towards membership scholarships and support the growth and expansion of Nature Song programs and gatherings.
Volunteer-led Gatherings Gatherings are led by Nature Song Collective members and guest speakers. Gatherings are hands-on learning experiences and are derived by the interests of girls and their families. Examples include: foraging, art, singing, sewing, camping, biking, primitive skills, singing, etc. The ideas are endless!
Community-centered Seasonal Gatherings Gatherings focus on the seasons and have a festival feel! The four key celebrations are winter/summer solstice, and the fall/spring equinox. Others include May Day and Fall lantern walks.
Membership DiscountsFamilies receive discounts on Generation Circle storytelling gatherings, youth workshops and other programs open to the public.
Sprout Membership
Nature Play - Offering children, young and adults regular opportunities to emerge into nature to discover its magic and beauty through hands-on learning and play.
Interactive Learning - What would you like to learn about nature? This is a time to share, discover and learn new things together in a family setting.
Welcome/Closing Circle - Each gathering starts by coming together in a circle, sharing a song, a gratitude or playing an interactive game. Closing circle is a way to say goodbye and share discoveries of the day.
“While empowering girls themselves is a step in the right direction, empowering mothers and daughters together takes us right to the heart of legacy we wish to create for all women.”
Melia Keeton-Digby
Buds Membership-
Dialog Circle - Mothers and daughters join together in circle to learn and grow together.
Creative or Focused Activities - Role playing, art, journaling, poetry, movement, drawing, and so on.
Themes - Being a girl, trusting oneself, friendships, body image, emotions, communication, and decision-making. (Monthly Topic List)Form a strong sense of indenture and belonging by becoming a member of a conscious community of mothers and daughters. Mothers - Join with other mothers who share similar concerns and values and whose parenting styles support learning and reflection. Share resources, ideas and support. Surround your daughter (and yourself) with beautiful role models that are inspiring and heart-centered. Daughters - Positive peer influences and a conscious community of women that are dedicated to supporting and inspiring girls along their journey towards womanhood.
Blooms Membership
“Groups run by women are our psychic turf; our place to discover who we are, or who we could become, as whole independent beings. Somewhere in our lives, each of us needs a free place- a little psychic territory. Do you have yours?”
Gloria Steinem
Dialog Circle - Girls take turns talking and listening, sharing at their own pace.
Creative or Focused Activities - Role playing, art, journaling, poetry, movement, drawing, and so on.
Themes - Being a girl, trusting ourselves, friendships, body image, emotions, communication, and decision-making.
This is an opportunity for girls to reflect and express their thoughts and feelings with peers. It does not aim to provide advice, but encourages girls to share experiences that are helpful to one another.
When girls voice their ideas and opinions in a safe environment, it strengthens their confidence and encourages them to express themselves more fully. By examining cultural expectations in a safe and supportive setting, girls gain greater awareness of their options and strengthen their ability to make choices that are consistent with their values, interests, and talents.