morris orchard community events
Grief Ritual & Community Gathering
At Morris Orchard
Saturday, October 3
1 - 5 pm
Tending our Grief
Natural Burial Tour
Discover Morris Orchard, tour our natural burial sites. Get to know our team of stewards. Learn more about the process of natural burial and its significant impact on our environment.
*If the weather is inclement we will be doing a Zoom virtual tour and talk at the same time. We will send that link if it's needed the day before.
This event is free to attend
RSVP REQUIRED
SUNDAY, September 27TH, 2026
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Grief Ritual & Community Gathering At Morris Orchard
This event includes:
- A grief ritual facilitated by Nicole and Amanda integrating meditation, writing, movement, song, drumming, sharing, land connection, and making beauty from our pain.
- A talk by Michael, sharing about Morris Orchard and his journey bringing natural burial to the community.
- Community connection time - enjoy a walk through the orchard, have a snack, enjoy the fire, connect with new and old friends. (We will have some light healthy snacks available to enjoy).
We invite you to bring an item or items with you to place on our grief shrine. This might be a photo of a lost loved one, an object that represents a grief you’re moving through, an offering of beauty, or whatever else you feel moved to bring.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
1 - 5 pm
Registration Required
Tending Our Grief
Green Burial
With Michael Judd
Making plans for the end of life can be an emotional topic with many factors to consider. While traditional casket burials or cremation are familiar choices, there is now a more sustainable option available in Frederick County called green or natural burial.
Hosted at the C. Burr Artz Public Library - 110 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Bring your questions and concerns.
There will be plenty of time for discussion. All are welcome.
This Event registration is through the Frederick Library
Sunday, October 4, 2026
2 - 3 pm
Memorial
Chestnut Roast
Celebrating the Cycles of Life and Abundance
Join us by the fire as we honor the land, the seasons, and those who came before us. Savor the sweetness of freshly roasted chestnuts and warm your hands with a mug of hot cider.
All are welcome. Come gather in gratitude and community.
Volunteer Chestnut Harvesters needed Late September - October
If interested, please email: info@morrisorchardnaturalburial.com
