A New Noticing Nature Program

All seeds carry within them the first stem, with leaves, and root to begin their growth. When a seed is buried in the damp, dark soil it swells with moisture until the seed coat splits sending down its radicle, the embryo root. The radicle becomes the taproot pushing further into the soil in search of moisture and soil nutrients. At the same time, the taproot is sending out fibrous lateral roots to connect with the mycelium network seeking negotiated relationships for water and nutrients, as well as communications with other plants which aid in growth of the seedling to adult plant in the years to come.

As the taproot grows deeper into the soil, the new seedling stem and leaves “shoot” up to break through the soil surface with stem and leaves ready to photosynthesize sunlight. One of products of photosynthesis is sugars, the building blocks of the plant’s entire body - roots to fruits. With the load of stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits growing above the ground, now dealing with the tug of rain and wind, the taproot’s “job” shifts slightly to being an anchor and stabilizer as the plant goes about its business of growth and reproduction, producing flowers turning into fruits then seeds of its own.

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TapRoot embodies this story as we become buried in the dark time.

Taking a walk, slowing down, and sometimes just sitting to connect with ourselves, with others, and with Nature’s energy is something we all need - even on a good day. Getting outside has been shown to have tremendous health benefits; it is the key to reducing the stress and anxiety we are all feeling. We need to be in touch with our Hearts and gather our internal resources. We need to get in touch with our “mycelium networks” for their strength and assistance. And we need to “tap” into Nature’s healing.

Join us this spring for a new Noticing Nature program called “TapRoot: An Invitation to Connect”.  Each week participants will meet outside in a different naturel area to lean into the growing practice of nature & forest therapy, also known as forest bathing.

For more information and to register, email:       2ndnature.connections@gmail.com