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Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Help us co-create Heart Springs Sanctuary by planting Trees and Shrubs

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Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Planting Heart Springs Sanctuary

Help us co-create Heart Springs Sanctuary by planting Trees and Shrubs

Help us co-create Heart Springs Sanctuary by planting Trees and Shrubs

Help us co-create Heart Springs Sanctuary by planting Trees and Shrubs

Help us co-create Heart Springs Sanctuary by planting Trees and Shrubs

Jennifer Frey
Jennifer Frey
Jennifer Frey
Jennifer Frey
1 Campaign |
Washington Boro, United States
$426 USD 19 backers
85% of $500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
We moved to Heart Springs in May of 2017 with the intention of co-creating with Nature a Sanctuary where all Beings are Sacred. We have our first list of Plants to bring to this Land. These Trees and Shrubs are integral in creating a wetlands area, converting the large expanse of grass, creating a woodlands section where we will later plant native woodland Plants, and providing food and shelter for the Pollinators and other wildlife. Together we can create a more beautiful world!

Short Summary

Hi!  My name is Jen Frey and I have dedicated my life to the Plants.  I am the founder of Brigid's Way, www.brigidsway.com.  As part of my work, I help to connect people with Nature, guiding them to find true healing. 

I searched for years to find Land where I could create a center to teach my classes and create a Sanctuary.  We found the perfect place (or perhaps the Land found us) and moved here in May 2017.  Since that time, I have been working with the Nature Spirits to create our next steps for this Sanctuary.

Heart Springs Sanctuary has recently become a member of the United Plant Savers' Botanical Sanctuary Network.

This Land is unique because it has several different ecosystems.  Heart Springs Sanctuary is a little over 4.5 acres with 3 ponds and a small creek.  There is currently a huge field of Milkweed and other wild native species.  We plan on simply enjoying this area. 

 

About 1/3 of the Land is a huge grassy expanse.  We are turning this area into gardens and wild areas with walking paths and planting more Trees along the creek.

The smallest pond is on the edge of this grassy area.  We are converting the grass to a Wetlands Sanctuary.  The northern section of the Land is partially wooded, we are planting more Trees and Shrubs here and creating a Woodland garden filled with native woodland Plants like Trillium, Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, and more (these will come later).  The Western section of the Land is where we are building a Labyrinth and is also the area where we bring people to experience the Nature Spirits.

We have been working with the Nature Spirits to determine how best to serve the Land and Beings.  Our first step is to plant approximately 70 Trees and Shrubs.  (This is only a small part of the Plants that we will be planting next year.) 

We are asking people to sponsor the planting of these.  I was inspired by Judy Dench in "My Passion for Trees".  I have always honored my Loved ones who died through the planting of a favorite Plant.  In this film, Judy did the same and had a plaque with her Loved ones' names by the Tree.  She would then refer to the Trees by this name.  For those who choose to sponsor a Tree or Shrub, we are offering to plant them in honor of your Loved one.  While we are the stewards of this Land, we will greet these Plants during our walks referring to them by the name of your Loved one.  Or maybe you want to name one after yourself to be honored on our walks.

What We Need & What You Get

  • The total amount we need for this first step is $1270.
  • ALL of the money (except for the Indiegogo fee) goes directly to purchasing Plants for Heart Spring Sanctuary.  If we surpass the $1270, we will buy more Plants who are on our LONG list.
  • You get to impact the Earth through the planting of a Tree or Shrub and if you choose, honor a Loved one (or yourself) by having this Plant named after them.

The Impact

As humans we have taken much from Nature and continue to destroy habitats.  Our very lives depend on the health of the environment.  Creating a Sanctuary is one small act in trying to give back to the other Beings with whom we share this Earth. 

These Plants will provide shelter and food for the wildlife and Nature Spirits who currently live here and invite more to join.  The students and public who visit the Sanctuary will have the opportunity to develop a relationship with these Plants and who knows what could come from that.  Plus, the Loved ones for whom these Plants are named after will be continually thanked and remembered.

We hope that Heart Springs Sanctuary will be a model to encourage others to create Sanctuaries and demonstrate what can happen when we work co-creatively with Nature.

Risks & Challenges

We have found sources for all of the Plants. 

If we do not reach our goal, we will buy and plant as many of the Trees and Shrubs that we can, having the vision of bringing all of these here.

There is a slight risk that the Trees and Shrubs will not survive.  However, we have worked with the Nature Spirits and human experts to find the best Plants for the different locations.  The Plants will receive plenty of Love and attention as they grow.

We do have deer here, though so far they stay back by the large ponds, where there is plenty of food and shelter for them.

Other Ways You Can Help:

  • Share our campaign!
  • Help us plant the Trees and Shrubs
  • If you have Plants to share, please let us know (we do have a long list of other Plants for the Land)
  • Create your own Sanctuary!

Thank you!

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Choose your Perk

Rose

$5 USD
Name a Rose bush We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Rose We will greet Rose by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Rose
2 out of 5 of claimed

Black Cohosh

$8 USD
Name a Black Cohosh bush We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Black Cohosh We will greet Black Cohosh by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Black Cohosh
0 out of 3 of claimed

Blue Cohosh

$10 USD
Name a Blue Cohosh We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Blue Cohosh We will greet Blue Cohosh by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Blue Cohosh
0 out of 2 of claimed

White Pine

$15 USD
Name a White Pine Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to White Pine We will greet White Pine by this name
Included Items
  • Name a White Pine
1 out of 5 of claimed

Spikenard

$15 USD
Name a Spikenard We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Spikenard We will greet Spikenard by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Spikenard
2 out of 3 of claimed

Bearberry

$20 USD
Name a Bearberry We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Bearberry We will greet Bearberry by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Bearberry
0 out of 3 of claimed

Serviceberry

$20 USD
Name a Serviceberry We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Serviceberry We will greet Serviceberry by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Serviceberry
1 out of 5 of claimed

Paper Birch

$20 USD
Name a Paper Birch Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Paper Birch We will greet Paper Birch by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Paper Birch
1 out of 3 of claimed

Northern White Cedar

$20 USD
Name a Northern White Cedar Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Northern White Cedar We will greet Northern White Cedar by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Northern White Cedar
1 out of 5 of claimed

Blueberry

$20 USD
Name a Blueberry bush We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Blueberry We will greet Blueberry by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Blueberry bush
0 out of 10 of claimed

Sycamore

$25 USD
Name a Sycamore Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Sycamore We will greet Sycamore by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Sycamore Tree
0 out of 1 of claimed

Sassafras

$25 USD
Name a Sassafras Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Sassafras We will greet Sassafras by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Sassafras Tree
1 out of 2 of claimed

Rhododendron

$25 USD
Name a Rhododendron We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Rhododendron We will greet Rhododendron by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Rhododendron
0 out of 3 of claimed

Azalea

$25 USD
Name an Azalea We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Azalea We will greet Azalea by this name
Included Items
  • Name an Azalea
0 out of 2 of claimed

Forthergilla major

$25 USD
Name a Forthergilla major We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Forthergilla major We will greet Forthergilla by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Forthergilla major
0 out of 2 of claimed

Bald Cypress

$25 USD
Name a Bald Cypress Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Bald Cypress We will greet Bald Cypress by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Bald Cypress
0 out of 1 of claimed

Winterberry

$25 USD
Name a Winterberry We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Winterberry We will greet Winterberry by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Winterberry
0 out of 3 of claimed

Redbud

$25 USD
Name a Redbud Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to Redbud We will greet Redbud by this name
Included Items
  • Name a Redbud
1 out of 2 of claimed

White Ash

$25 USD
Name a White Ash Tree We will create a plaque with the name you give us and place this next to White Ash We will greet White Ash by this name
Included Items
  • Name a White Ash Tree
0 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Black Tupelo

$15 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Willow

$20 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

American Holly

$25 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed
sold out

Hawthorn

$25 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed

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