

Fri, Aug 07
|North Branch Nature Center
The Long Dark
A community grief ritual to mourn the earth and each other
Time & Location
Aug 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602, USA
About the event
We are witnessing the destruction of our natural world, intense political violence and injustice, and disintegrating compassion and connectedness. This community grief ritual is a time to move down into the darkness and uncertainty of our pain, commune with our sorrow and anger, and remember that a people who can hold the depth of grief together also have a greater capacity for resilience together.
All members of the community, of all ages, are welcome. The ritual will be held entirely outside, with access to NBNC’s outdoor porta-potty. In case of rain, we will gather under one of the outdoor tents. The event is free, with no registration required.
Thank you to North Branch Nature Center for generously donating the use of the land.
