Earth Care Connect Walkathon Fundraiser

Register NOW for the Earth Care Connect Walkathon Fundraiser as we aim to promote a connection to nature, environmental awareness, community engagement and service. This family-friendly event will allow participants of all ages to enjoy a fun outdoor activity, while supporting a meaningful cause.

Earth Care Connect Walkathon Fundraiser

** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN **

The Earth Care Connect Walkathon Fundraiser aims to promote connection to nature, environmental awareness and community service while raising funds for the Texas Master Naturalist Program. This family-friendly event allows all ages to enjoy a fun day of activities while supporting a meaningful cause.

“Step Up for Nature” and walk to raise funds for the "beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas”. Visit booths and learn from a variety of environmental groups and organizations, including:

Texas Master Naturalists

Native Plant Society of Texas

The City of Plano Environmental Dept.

The Stream Team

Darksky Texas

All About Birds with Sam Crowe

DFW Wildcare

Native Restoration in Plano Parks

Mammals & Hagerman Wildlife Refuge

Bats with Linda Nixon

Monarch Watch

Faith Climate Action Week

Our Projects

The Native Plant Project at the Plano Bahá'í Center aims to create a sustainable, visually appealing landscape using native plants suitable to the ecoregion to reduce water use, minimize maintenance, and support local biodiversity. This native landscape will serve as an eco-friendly example for the surrounding community, providing educational resources and service opportunities. The gardens will incorporate a Monarch Waystation, pollinator gardens and pocket prairies to support wildlife.

Our Mission

At Earth Care Connect, our mission is to deepen the connection between people, nature, and spirituality. We believe true environmental stewardship begins with recognizing our interdependence with the Earth.

Through education and community service, we empower individuals to embrace their role as guardians of the planet, promoting sustainability and raising awareness of environmental challenges.

By bridging ecological care with spiritual understanding, we aim to foster a world that honors nature's sacredness and our responsibility to protect it.

About

Valarie Atwood is a Certified Texas Master Naturalist with the Blackland Prairie Chapter and a Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador. She has been an educator for over 30 yrs and is a member of the Bahá'í Faith. Her love of nature has inspired her to create Earth Care Connect, providing opportunities to unite people with nature and spirit for a sustainable future. Her recent projects include collaborating with her HOA on the Native Landscape Committee, working with the City of McKinney Office of Environmental Sustainability and managing the Native Plant Project at the Plano Bahá'í Center installing a Monarch Waystation, pocket prairie and pollinator gardens.