Upcoming Classes
Check out the upcoming courses this Spring at PESC.
Do you love working with children, being outdoors, and helping spark curiosity about the Earth?
Get on the bus, y’all! We offer a variety of bus tours around Louisville and the region that help groups learn about environmental challenges.
Schedule A Retreat
Take a one-day retreats experiences on our beautiful nature preserve. Schools, churches, and organizations are now able to select a retreat package that suits their needs.
Upcoming Events
Listen Learn Act, along with Cory Lockhart and Althea Dryden, invite you on a historical journey into Louisville through the lens of racial justice.
"Healing Louisville: Seeking the Shalom of the City"
Please join us for a Community Conversation with Dr. Ricky Jones Baldwin•King Scholar-in-Residence at the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute and Professor of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, contributing columnist for the Courier-Journal, and author.
Our Contemplative Practices series offers a transformative five-part journey that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary life, providing you with powerful tools for personal growth, mental clarity, and compassionate living.
Date(s): Feb 27 - Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dive into the life and wisdom of Thomas Merton. Explore his years as Novice Master, reflect on readings from The Useless Life, and experience poetry that reveals his spiritual depth and creative voice. Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring journey into contemplation and meaning.
What People are Saying
“With weekly sessions to guide practice and inspiring daily messages, developing a regular meditation practice for calm and serenity has been natural and enriching.”
“The course made it easy to turn a mysterious concept mindfulness into a simple and generative practice that will serve me for a lifetime. I would recommend it to anyone!”
“I’d recommend this class to anyone searching for a deeper meaning to their existence, more purpose to their daily activities, or simply peace amidst the general chaos of life.”
“The Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class launched me on a remarkable journey into an awareness of myself and the world around me, giving me a renewed sense of freedom and inner peace.”
“Most powerful course I’ve ever taken! I learned how to clear my mind and make a path for my emotional intelligence to guide me.I’m healthier, happier and more productive.”
“Taking the 10-week class provided an awakening on how to take the practice of mediation into being a strong, empathetic business leader.”
“The mindfulness meditation course offered by the Earth & Spirit Center has helped me in a compassionate and highly effective manner.”
“I would highly recommend the introduction to mindfulness meditation course to everyone. It has had a profound effect on me and how I view and handle all aspects of life.”
“The course was amazing and I highly recommend it, as it truly helped bring focus, clarity and peace of mind to my business and life.”
“This course on mindfulness meditation offers a beacon of hope for those who search for meaning. A balm for Earth and life itself.”
“Mindful meditation has been truly revolutionary for me. I highly recommend this course for anyone wishing to develop a greater sense of internal serenity or a stronger understanding of self.”
“Provides the opportunity to deepen your experience by learning from a master teacher. It brings mindfulness meditation alive with engaging and clear presentations.”