About Us
At Earth Work, we believe that a relationship with nature is essential for a healthy world. Our mission is to work with the earth to support each other in remembrance, understanding, and transformation. Whether you’re seeking personal insight, stronger relationships, or a moment to reset, we’re here to guide you.
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Rooted in relational work, our programs are designed to let you explore yourself, community, and the environment. With a variety of offerings to suit your needs, we’re committed to making each experience meaningful and impactful.
Meet The Team
Earth Work was born from a shared passion for adventure, connection, and a deep love of the earth. Abbey and Adam met in 2013 drawn together by their shared commitment to experiential learning, and outdoor education. When they first crossed paths, Abbey had just taken on the role of directing an outdoor school, and Adam had made the transition from worldwide adventure travel to something closer to home, starting at the same school.
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For seven years, they worked side by side in West Marin, providing hands-on outdoor education that connected people to the environment, themselves, and the community. The pandemic changed things, as it did for so many, and they both found themselves in different parts of the world. Abbey spent several years in Southern Utah walking as many desert canyons as possible. Adam hiked every single trail in Marin. After some reflection and a nudge from Adam, Abbey moved back to California, where they became co-directors at NatureBridge, a nationwide outdoor education organization.
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While they loved their work at NatureBridge, something kept pulling them toward a deeper kind of work—one that focused on adults and the transformative power of nature. At the end of that year, they made the leap and left their roles to start Earth Work.
Since then, Abbey and Adam have become certified Nature and Forest Therapy guides, and together, they’ve focused on creating experiences that help people connect more deeply with the earth, themselves, and their communities. Earth Work is the culmination of years of adventure, education, and a shared belief in the power of nature to transform lives.
Abbey and Adam are excited to continue this journey with you, supporting both people and the earth through the work they do.
Our Team's Expertise
Our team is deeply committed to guiding transformative nature experiences, bringing together a wealth of professional certifications and extensive field experience. Our qualifications include:
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Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide: Trained in the art of guiding immersive, nature-based experiences that foster well-being and connection. Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)
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Certified Professional Life Coach: Trained through the Certified Life Coach Institute (an International Coaching Federation Accredited program) to provide one-on-one client focused coaching rooted in empathy, equity, and the belief that change begins with courage.
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Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT): Over ten years of certification, ensuring safety and preparedness in all outdoor environments (Certified through NOLS)
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California Teaching Credential: Expertise in facilitating learning and development across diverse audiences and settings. Credential specifically focused on training outdoor educators, and has lead numerous educator training programs with Marin County Office of Education, NatureBridge, California Conservation Corps, and certified summer camps.
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Decades of Experience in the Field: Each of our facilitators has over 20 years of experience facilitating outdoor education, adventure travel, and experiential learning. They have worked across sectors including government, non-profit, and private. Their experience allows for a dynamic facilitation that is based in experience.
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Global Perspective: Our guides have worked across the United States, in Zuni and Hopi reservations, and in numerous countries, deepening their understanding of global environmental wisdom and practices.
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Mentorship and Leadership Development: Our team has mentored, coached, and trained hundreds of individuals in leadership, group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills. They have worked in various organizations adding to the depth of the understanding and approach.
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