Program to be held on the land and online! Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on April 19, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Details
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a weekend of joyful connection in honor of our magnificent home—this living Earth. Together, we will cultivate Earth awareness and celebrate our interconnection with all life through Dharma talks, meditation, music, and community. Join the Spirit Rock community as we celebrate the power of collective action and step forward as compassionate stewards of the Earth.
Day 1 (Saturday, April 19 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Protect What You Love: Interconnection and Engagement
Teacher: James Baraz
Guest Teachers: Christiana Figueres (Online), Leila Salazar-López, Ayya Santacitta, and Jessica Serrante
Musicians: Jennifer Berezan and Chris Webster
Rooted in love, humility, and generosity, our gathering invites a spiritual, joy-based approach to caring for our planet—one that nurtures real connection, deepens our reverence for the natural world, and fuels positive activism. While sadness and despair need to be honored as natural responses to our climate crisis, we know that meaningful cultural transformation arises not from fear, but from wonder, gratitude, and a shared commitment to protect what we love.
Day 2 (Sunday, April 20 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Nurturing Interconnectedness and Strengthening our Relationship with our Beloved Earth
Teachers: Bonnie Duran and Carol Cano
Guest Teachers: TBD
Musicians: TBD
This program is designed to create a meaningful space to celebrate Earth Day and foster a sense of unity and collective care towards our Beloved Earth and each other. Join us as we honor the wisdom of indigenous traditions and Buddhist teachings, weaving together practices that deepen our connection to the natural world. Through guided meditations, reflective dialogues, and wisdom teachings, we will explore pathways to live in harmony with the Earth and all beings.
Additional Event/Registration Info
Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (JB1G25)**
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
*Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- A recording will be available for all participants (on-land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording.
On-Land Attendees
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
- Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS.
- Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior
