Empowering Communities

Nurturing People, Plants and Planet

Mission Statement

To provide natural farming gardening and environmental education through hands-on experiences.

Our goal is to nurture people, plants, & the planet.

We offer volunteer and employment opportunities that involve but are not limited to cultivating vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We farm using organic, biodynamic, and permaculture methods to enliven and support soil, animals, and people. We aim to provide preserved open space as a backdrop that supports a health and eco-conscious community.

Outdoor Nurture Inc.'s Immersive Nature Education Philosophy

Outdoor Nurture:

• Provides space to find joy in nature without pressure to achieve or compete, embracing simplicity

• Guides towards living in a way that is sustainable, both to ourselves and the planet, connecting us deeply to the land that sustains us.

• Builds a community with the power to heal.

What's happening now?

We are closing down our 2026 season with loads of progress made. We attended 3 Farmer's Markets full-time, donated more produce than ever before, and reached more people through educational workshops and content than ever before! We are so thankful to all of our amazing volunteers, staff, and board for a fabulous 2026 year.

Hickory Heart Meadow Farm

Outdoor Nurture's office is home to a river front, a dense forest, a stream, and a clearing that we call Hickory Heart Meadow Farm. Sitting on 12 acres, Hickory Heart Meadow Farm used to be a working farm in the early 1900's and serves as our first project. The forested area includes mountainous terrain, healthy wildlife, and a diverse network of plant, fungi and trees. The Lackawaxen River, a tributary to the Delaware River, runs along our perimeter. It is a trusted habitat for many precious species, such as the American Bald Eagle.