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ABOUT US
WE ARE CAREGIVERS OF MOTHER EARTH
ABOUT US
Caregivers of Mother Earth: Connecting Children with Nature in North Carolina & beyond.
Caregivers of Mother Earth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is based out of Hendersonville, NC. It began in the spring of 2022 as a simple idea to connect people with a unifying purpose; to get children outside in nature, to live sustainably and to build trusting relationships.
MAKING COMMUNITY IMPACT
Using nature as our guide, Caregivers of Mother Earth (COME) continues to grow deep roots in our community, one garden at a time. With helping hands from like-minded nonprofits, doors have opened, leading to opportunities for valuable partnerships. For instance, Henderson County Public School Administration welcomed COME, and together we are planting seeds by supporting the development of outdoor education through after-school garden clubs and more. Additionally, the City of Hendersonville, NC, and Travelers Rest, SC, are both COME Cities, helping to expand our reach.
Our first ECO Kids Garden was designed with a winning recipe to ensure sustainability. Leaders from the school, parents of students, and community members joined together to form our ECO Kids Leadership Team. From our first garden club in the spring of 2023 to today, we witness the joy and wonderment of children planting seeds, nurturing seedlings, and watching the fruits grow and ripen before they savor the freshness of their harvest. Helping children create lasting memories gives us rich satisfaction, one child at a time.
One of the most powerful lessons learned from working with children in the garden is that oftentimes, they will be the recipients of a harvest they did not plant. This experience helps children understand that the decisions they make today will impact others in ways they may not see. Planting new seasonal crops for the next garden club is a way to say thank you to the previous gardeners and pay it forward to the next. You give to nature, and nature gives back to you.
Being aware of this profound message begs the question, “Shouldn’t every day be Earth Day?”
Let’s all come together as a groundswell of like-minded people to connect children with nature. Just like in nature, the acorn goes into the dark earth holding the vision of what it will one day become: a mighty oak! From this oak tree can come many forests. This is what we’re all about and we welcome your support of your time, talents or treasures.
OUR Future Impact 
CAREGIVERS OF MOTHER EARTH'S VISION
Nature teaches invaluable life lessons as we observe all the individual plants and trees working together in harmony. Caregivers of Mother Earth envisions a world where each of us can do the same. Everyone doing their part will accelerate the process, so please consider what your legacy to tomorrow’s generation will be.
MEET THE CAREGIVERS OF MOTHER EARTH BOARD
Elle Travis, Chief Pollinator
After a successful career in business, Elle was inspired to begin writing children’s nature connections stories. This led her to begin Caregivers of Mother Earth to help children discover the wonders of nature and create a lifetime of fond memories. Living aligned with the mission of Caregivers of Mother Earth, Elle celebrates success with each child they are able to impact through their programs.
Rhonda Carney, Chief Butterfly
Life-long learner with an eye for design and color who immediately partnered with Caregivers of Mother Earth in the early days as a board member and key strategist. She finds joy in connecting children with nature and is a champion for our programs and volunteers at key events. Her impact is felt as she works to share our message and our values and live as a Caregiver of Mother Earth.
Diane Hollman, Chief Hummingbird
A driven leader and networker with a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry. As a dedicated board member of Caregivers of Mother Earth, Diane's passion for sustainability and community-building shines through. With a focus on connecting people with a unifying purpose and getting kids outside to play in nature, she's making a difference one child at a time.
Alex Daniels, Chief Firefly
After years in corporate development and military service, Alex joined COME to expand its footprint. He specializes in crafting partnerships that enhance our educational and gardening efforts. As a father of two, he's committed to building a sustainable future and serves as a volunteer with LOSS (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors). Alex finds fulfillment in each individual touched by COME's work. His aim is to make Columbus a city that embodies COME’s mission.
Terrell Brown, Señor Sunshine
As someone who supports folks from cradle to career, Terrell “Tae” Brown enjoys working with children and folks from all stages of life to create connections between resiliency and getting dirty in a garden. Additionally, Tae hopes to serve as a shining light to others so that they can strengthen the roots upon which they come from. As a recent board member of COME, Tae hopes to impart the importance of sustainability to all those he has the opportunity to interact with.
If you would like to participate or donate to our upcoming programs, visit our Donate page to learn how you can make an impact.
