We are a team of educators, gardeners, naturalists, and artists based in Silver Spring, Maryland, who have come together to bridge nature and community.
Our services include planting gardens with communities, nature immersion experiences, community events
05/09/2022
Greetings Engaged Ecologists! We are still climbing mountains (old rag in Shenandoah) and keeping the brotherhood strong! Hoping you all are enjoying the spring, smelling some wildflowers, foraging for morels, moving your body, and getting some sun on your skin! Stay connected with us and Andrew's soon to be released insta handle :) stay tuned! Love to you all
01/14/2021
Learn a new nature skill - Can you walk like a fox?🦊
Fox Walking - Nature Connection Fundamentals Nature Challenge: Can you walk like a fox?
12/23/2020
We are excited to introduce our new monthly newsletter to you. Sign up today on our website!
Engage with us! - New Newsletter Signup We are excited to introduce our new monthly newsletter to you. Sign up today at - www.engagedeco.com
11/03/2020
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come one come all. The Raffle for the Engaged Ecology Fall Gathering at Button Farm is OPEN!
In just 4 short days we shall be gathering in the glorious 70 degree fall weather at the lovely Button Farm in Germantown, Maryland.
Come enter the raffle for a FREE TICKET!
Connect with community around nature, agriculture, history, and identity. Also learn more about the Basswood (Tilia americana)!
The rules for entry are simple:
1.Like our page if you have one or follow us on Instagram
2. Tag 3 Friends that you think would be interested in attending our gathering on the post on our Facebook business page or our Instagram
3. Comment on the posts with the tags and share what you favorite fall activity is :)
The ticket receiver will be chosen randomly from the entries on Thursday 11/5 around 6PM . That gives you 2 Full days to like/follow, tag, and comment!
This contest needs a minimum of 10 entries to run combined from Instagram and Facebook. Each person is only allowed one entry to the raffle, but you are more than welcome to post on both Instagram and Facebook. We would also be honored if you tagged more than 3 friends, but this will not increase your chances of receiving the ticket.
Keep in mind that the friends that are tagged are not obligated to like or post anything or purchase a ticket. They are however more than welcome to tag 3 of their own friends, like our page/follow us, and comment, if they would like to be entered into the raffle!
You are welcome to participate even if you can't attend the event or have already purchased a ticket. If you are the ticket receiver you can keep it for yourself or give it to a friend
Click this link to learn more about the Gathering and purchase a ticket!
https://www.engagedeco.com/event-details/fall-community-gathering-at-button-farm-living-history-center
Reach out to us with any questions :)
Lots of love from the Engaged Ecology Team! We are so excited to host you soon!
10/26/2020
Hello Engaged Ecology Community!
We are less than two weeks away from our Fall Gathering at Button Farm!
We are announcing a Flash Sale for this week until Friday 10/30 at midnight!
Standard tickets will be 20% off if you enter the code "history" at check out.
We are excited to hang out with the farm animals, get our hands in the dirt, learn about the underground railroad and life on a 19th century plantation, connect with Seneca Creek, and gather around the fire as a community to share about nature, farming, and identity.
Don’t wait until this sale is history :)
Click here to register now!
https://www.engagedeco.com/event-details/fall-community-gathering-at-button-farm-living-history-center
See you on the farm!
Check out the attached photos to see how gorgeous the land is and the Engaged Ecology Crew in our natural habitat!
07/18/2020
Do you want to attend our epic first Engaged Ecology Retreat and want a free ticket to enjoy all of the nature immersion, hands in the dirt, mountain view sunrise yoga and safe social distance community fun? Well then you will love our Free Retreat Ticket RAFFLE!!!
The rules for entry are simple:
1.Make sure you like our business page Engaged Ecology
2.Tag 3 Friends in this post or the similar post on Instagram that you think would be interested in attending our retreat
3.Comment below or on Instagram with the tags and what you are most excited about doing at the retreat!
The ticket receiver will be chosen randomly from the entries on Sunday morning!
This contest needs a minimum of 10 entries to run combined from Instagram and Facebook. Each person is only allowed one entry to the raffle, but you are more than welcome to post on both Instagram and Facebook. We would also be honored if you tagged more than 3 friends, but this will not increase your chances of receiving the ticket.
Keep in mind that the friends that are tagged are not obligated to like or post anything or purchase a ticket. They are however more than welcome to tag 3 of their own friends, like our page, and comment, if they would like to be entered into the raffle!
You are welcome to participate even if you can't attend the event or have already purchased a ticket. If you are the ticket receiver you can keep it for yourself or give it to a friend
Click here https://www.engagedeco.com/event-details/the-engaged-ecology-community-retreat to learn more and buy a ticket!
Reach out to me or Ariel Rubens
and Jake Ifshin
with any questions.
Lots of love from the Engaged Ecology Team! We are so excited to host you soon!
The Engaged Ecology Community Retreat Join us out on the land for our first ever Engaged Ecology Community Retreat! Watch the sunrise on a beautiful 150 acre food forest project a short hike away from the Appalachian trail. Wake up with a bird language sit spot and morning yoga. Expand your toolkit with hands on permaculture style holis...
06/03/2020
Are you interested in drawing on the wisdom of nature in order take your self-care practices to the next level? Would you like to welcome more harmony and joy in your life and reduce stress? If the answer is yes, then join us Friday June 5th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET on Zoom. We're excited to share innovative self-care experiences to help you channel your inner wildness, improve self-talk, clarify boundaries, and more.
Sign up below to reserve a free ticket for this event:
Nature Connected Self-Care from Engaged Ecology Join us this Friday at noon ET to experience a nature-connected approach to self-care that includes movement, reflection, practices and more
05/20/2020
This Friday, 5/22, the Engaged Ecology team is going LIVE on zoom. The theme is on expansiveness!
Topics:
-Breath of Fire with Ari
-Sweet potato growing tips with Jake
-Communication activities with Andrew
-Heart openers & backbends with Ari
-Community discussion
See you soon! Bring a friend!
Link: https://zoom.us/j/410658018
We are a team of educators, gardeners, naturalists, and artists based in Silver Spring, Maryland, who have come together to bridge nature and community. Our services include planting gardens with communities, nature immersion experiences, community events, and trainings.