Tara-Sky Woodward

Hailing from the rural woods and fields of Michigan, Tara-Sky chose to pursue a holistic approach to resilience that considers our innate connection to nature and community. With two Master’s degrees specializing in environmental psychology and social work from the University of Michigan, she offers dual expertise to support both social and individual wellbeing.

As a teacher, practitioner, and researcher, Tara-Sky brings a mindful, systems-based approach to her work that promotes durable change for clients and organizations alike.

Tara-Sky is a current lecturer in environmental psychology at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and facilitates nature-based programs at her farm in Michigan.

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The Threads That Bind Us

This time of trouble calls for a vibrant forest—a woodland brimming with the stalwart oaks, the slender birches, and the bowing willows. We each offer distinctive gifts and dreams to share in our tenacious striving towards a more resilient tomorrow.

January 21, 2026

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Growing the Nourishment We Seek

The garden is a profoundly simple setting for reconnecting with the earth, with one another, and with ourselves.

January 6, 2026

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No need to reinvent the wheel: The settlement house as a time-tested model for community resilience

Communities can build resilience to climate change within the heart of their neighborhoods through incorporating the settlement house model within climate action plans.

October 3, 2022