What does it feel like to clap for the soil, a tree, the sky?

As our planet continues to warm under extractive systems, Clapping for Nature Together offers a chance to gather, celebrate, and reconnect with the ecological communities that sustain us.

This immersive, outdoor somatic workshop transforms the original Clapping for Nature performance into a collective, participatory experience — one where the line between performer and participant dissolves.

Clapping, like yawning or laughter, is contagious. It begins with one and spreads to many, becoming both a powerful sound and a meaningful action — a gesture of gratitude, a ritual of attunement, and a call to listen to each other, to the land, and to ourselves. When one person claps, they offer an invitation; when many clap together, they create a rhythm of shared intention and connection.

Participants engage in guided movement scores and improvisational exercises alongside a cast of performers who serve as facilitators, witnesses, and co-movers. This fluid container invites everyone to explore, express, and experiment — blurring the roles of performer and audience to create a temporary community rooted in presence, joy, and care for the Earth.

Through this shared practice, we ask:
Can clapping be a form of care? Can shared sound become shared responsibility? Can we gather to remember our belonging to the living world?

What to Wear: Because this is a forest, ticks, mosquitos, and poison ivy are present in the area. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety and comfort. We recommend doing a tick check upon leaving the woods. Insect repellent will be provided on site

Facilities: Parking lot available at the starting point. Two port-a-potties on site
Starting point: The corner of Cobbs Creek and Thomas, Approximate GPS coordinates: 39°56'29.1"N 75°14'17.4"W