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A Day Outdoors of Hope and Wonder

Celebrating Earth Day at Chatham Hall
Tuesday, April 29, was more than just another spring day—it was a celebration of the planet we call home, and a powerful reminder of our role in protecting it. Here at Chatham Hall, we didn’t just check a box on the calendar; we stepped outside, slowed down, and truly lived Earth Day together.

John Muir once said, “Break clear away, once in a while, and spend the day outside to wash your spirit clean.” That’s exactly what we did.

The day began with our whole school community gathering in reflection and intention. Sophia H. ’25, head of the Sustainability Club, shared a thoughtful look at Earth Day’s history, from its beginnings in 1970 to the environmental movement it sparked across the globe. Her words grounded us in the legacy of those who came before—and reminded us of the work still ahead.

Ms. Webb shared an update on our beloved bluebird population here on campus. It was a beautiful reminder of the living world right outside our doors—and how even the smallest creatures connect us to something much larger. Then Jane W., Vice President of the Spiritual Life League, recited Christine Colyer’s The Song Written for Me, a gentle, poetic reflection on how birdsong and nature’s rhythms mirror our own need for harmony and presence.

Together, we entered a moment of silent meditation—an invitation to simply be in the world, without distraction, and to listen.

Then came the joy of exploration. Our Arboretum came alive as the entire Chatham Hall community enjoyed our Yarn Bombing installation—eighteen trees wrapped in handwoven yarn art, some with poetry, others with questions to spark conversation. Hidden among them: a tiny green frog crocheted by Jane W., which sparked a fun scavenger hunt with some great arboretum-themed prizes. It was whimsical, thoughtful, and full of surprise—just like nature itself.

To close, we came back together in prayer, reciting the Prayer of St. Francis as a community. Inspired by Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s call to care for our common home, we were reminded to live as instruments of peace, compassion, and stewardship.

Earth Day at Chatham Hall wasn’t just a day to admire nature—it was a chance to honor it. To reflect, connect, and recommit ourselves to a hopeful future. One where we walk a little slower, listen a little more deeply, and act with intention—today and every day.
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Day and boarding school for girls grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.

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