The Nature Connection

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The Nature Connection

Small nature center that specializes in therapeutic nature programs to support the human spirit through plants & small animals.

We travel to memory care units, group homes, day centers, and therapeutic/special education schools. Since 1983, The Nature Connection has been a leader in nature-based programming and works to create a world in which the therapeutic and educational benefits of nature are accessible to all, regardless of location, demographics, personal abilities, or socioeconomic status. While we all benefit from

access to nature, The Nature Connection primarily works with residential facilities, day programs, therapeutic schools, and after-school programs to bring the benefits of nature directly to youth at-risk, low-income families, children and adults living with disabilities, and elders with memory loss or other cognitive impairments. Our programming goals are to improve participants’ psychological and social wellbeing while fostering environmental responsibility and cultivating an understanding of the human-nature relationship.

05/22/2026

Spend your summer making meaningful intergenerational connections through nature 🌿

The Nature Connection is seeking teen volunteers (ages 16–18) to support our therapeutic nature-based programs for elders and adults with disabilities throughout Greater Boston and Middlesex County.

Teen volunteers help facilitate conversation and engagement by sharing seasonal natural materials, supporting expressive arts and sensory activities, listening to participants’ stories, and helping create moments of confidence, comfort, curiosity, and connection.

This is a wonderful opportunity for teens who:
🍃 Love nature
💬 Enjoy connecting with people
🎨 Are interested in expressive arts or sensory activities
❤️ Want to make a meaningful impact in their community

Programs run weekdays in July & August.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.nature-connection.org/teen-volunteers/

Questions? Email [email protected]

05/20/2026

What an incredible afternoon spent exploring, learning, and connecting in nature together. 🌿

One of the things that make The Nature Connection so unique is the way we create opportunities for our volunteers to experience the same sense of curiosity, community, and connection that we strive to bring into all of our programs. 💚

Last week during our Volunteer Appreciation event, Clinical Herbalist and Community Educator, Mo Katz-Christy led us on a medicinal plant walk at Lexington Community Farm

During our walk, we explored and learned about:

🌿Yarrow, and how it supports circulation
🌿 Yellow Dock, and how it supports the gut
🌿 Nettle, and it's histamine and magnesium support
🌿Motherwort, and its calming and grounding properties

Just to name a few!

Moments like these are one of the ways we pour back into the people who support our mission. Our volunteers are an essential part of the work we do, and we love creating opportunities for them to connect, grow, and experience the same joy and wellness we strive to bring to the community every day.

Whether you love nature, want to meet like-minded people, are looking for meaningful ways to give back, or simply want more moments like this in your life, we would love to welcome you.

Because volunteering can look like learning the names of wild plants on a sunny afternoon, sharing stories on the farm, laughing together, and leaving feeling a little more grounded than when you arrived. 💚

Interested in volunteering with The Nature Connection? We would love to hear from you! https://www.nature-connection.org/volunteering/

05/18/2026

What a beautiful weekend for Spring Into West Concord Day with West Concord Village Community! Thanks to our partnership with the local cultural council, our community enjoyed a Storywalk(TM) from downtown, to Brookside Square where Nature's Playground provided crafts, games, and activities for everyone to enjoy!

With Spring in full swing, what nature-based activities to you have planned?

05/15/2026

Spring Into West Concord on Saturday for music, shopping, a story walk, and come play in Nature's Playground!

You can find The Nature Connection by the Guitar Museum where a Storywalk will be set up to read on your way down to Brookside Square, where children can enjoy free play with nature-based items and experiences 🫧🌱🎶

Stop in and say, hello to our bunnies, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and more! We hope to see you there!

05/12/2026

We are still buzzing from Trivia Night at Concord's Colonial Inn with Tom Rutledge Presents! Thank you for all the support, curiosity, and for raising the bar for Concord's collective nature knowledge 🧑‍🏫

05/06/2026

Don't forget to join us at Concord's Colonial Inn with Tom Rutledge Presents tomorrow night!
Come early and secure your spot, and enjoy some food before the fun begins!

This special Nature Trivia Night will put your knowledge of animals, plants, and the natural world to the test. Whether you're a nature buff or just in it for the fun, there’s something for everyone.

05/02/2026

We had a wonderful Nature Journaling event at Gaining Ground It was a little chilly, but the rain held off and we were able to slow down, observe, and connect with the beauty of the natural world around us. 🌷🌱

There’s something special about gathering outdoors with curious minds to sketching notice, write, and share discoveries together. Thank you to everyone who joined us to connect with nature and each other. 💚

Special thank you to Ben of secretfarmboy for capturing the morning so beautifully 📸

04/29/2026

Test your Nature Knowledge at Concord's Colonial Inn with Tom Rutledge Presents

Join us for Nature Trivia Night and put your knowledge of animals, plants, and the natural world to the test. Whether you're a nature buff or just in it for the fun, there’s something for everyone.

04/27/2026

Even spring is moving at nature’s pace this year 🌿
Slow, steady, and yet, right on time☀️

👉 What will you dig into this spring? Gardens, adventures, or something new? Share below ⬇️

Address

80 Beharrell Street, Suite D
Concord, MA
01742

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.nature-connection.org/

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