Community Events 

As we grow into this beautiful space, some wonderful outdoor (and indoor) activities are planned by and for this generous community. Some events are planned by partners and others are simply an invitation to show up at the barn, in the sanctuary, or quietly walking the pathways. All events are open to the public; please note where registration is required. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into this dedicated-to-nature-community.

Friday March 27

9:30 AM-NOON at Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
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Volunteers practice a mock burial at a training.
Burial Crew Training
Serving on a burial crew is a significant role volunteers play to support families through the meaningful farewell of natural burial at Bluestem. Interested in joining a crew? Join us for our upcoming burial crew training session, where Bluestem staff and seasoned volunteers will share more about the role and the experience. Before signing up, please read the Burial Crew Volunteer position description closely.  Registration is required here. 

Sunday April 12

10-11:30 AM at Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
Being Nature
​Practices for Cultivating Community
It is human to hunger for connection to ourselves, each other, and the land. Bluestem volunteers Emily-Kate Hannapel and Tammerie Day invite you to an ongoing gathering to practice mindfulness in nature and explore community connections. Their group will meet for 1.5 hours one Sunday a month for mindful rituals, observances, and exploration. Click here to register or for more information.
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Woodland sanctuary
Quiet Hour at Bluestem
Every Friday at noon
We hold the Friday noon hour as an intentional slowing down moment, whether together or on our own. Park in the parking area and walk to the Woodland Sanctuary, just west of the Barn. Benches overlooking the pond await you. Feel welcome to bring a poem to read aloud, or just yourself. If you prefer more movement, pathways and shaded areas around the property beckon for walking or sitting meditations. Find a small reflection area tucked into the sanctuary woods. Email us for more information.

Bluestem Calendar

​Contact us for a list of past events.
If you have a topic or service you wish to share with
Bluestem Community, please email us. 
Photo: Gathering for a Tree ID Walk with Geoffrey Neal, Curator Coker Arboretum, North Carolina Botanical Garden