Virtual Programming: Week 3
Greetings!

Without a doubt, one of the most exceptional gifts of Holden Village is the breathtaking natural landscape.

Enjoy a dive into the world of the Naturalist, discussing invasive vs. natural species, a relaxing virtual mountain meditation, and more!

We are honored to witness the miracles of nature taking place in this valley... vibrant flowers seeding amidst burned trees, new growth unfurling. As the forest regenerates, we renew our relationships with God, the earth, and each other.

Faithfully,
The Naturalist
In this edition of Virtual Programming:


  • Blog: "A Virtual Guided Tour"
  • Video: "The Beauty of Local Plants"
  • Video: "Mountain Meditations"
  • Podcast: "Invasive Species"
Read this account from Amy Tongue, Village Naturalist, detailing the journey to our remote mountain location. Be virtually transported to Holden Village!

"The trees and plants seen from the vehicle window inhabiting the mountain sides have been there through the changes in human existence." - Amy Tongue
Holden offers time and space to immerse in the healing qualities of nature.

Meditate with this contemplative video that features Railroad Creek Valley.

We cherish moments of stillness that allow for connection to Creation.
Watch Amy Tongue describe two native plants that grow near Holden Village! These beautiful additions to the natural landscape of the Railroad Creek Valley are also widely used in home landscaping.

What native plants are blooming in your area? Consider learning more about the native plants in your area and how they support the ecosystem you are a part of.
Listen to the Naturalist describe the benefits of using native plants in our landscapes, rather than using invasive species. Do your part by choosing native plants of your area to create natural beauty in your part of the world!
"According to the Audubon society, over the past century, urbanization has taken intact, ecologically productive land and fragmented and transformed it with lawns and exotic ornamental plants. The continental U.S. lost a staggering 150 million acres of habitat and farmland to urban sprawl, and that trend isn't slowing."

-Amy Tongue, Naturalist
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Amy Tongue and Jonah Jensen-Young