Naturecore is our love letter to our planty and artistic community.
Naturecore is our love letter to our planty and artistic community.
COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION.
We started Naturecore in 2022 to create a space for planty small businesses and plant lovers to connect.
We knew we were onto something when our first event- a holiday market in a small community hall- was bursting at the seams.
Since then, we've upgraded our venue and focused on building an inclusive and diverse community of nature lovers.
More than a Market
Naturecore is an immersive botanical shopping experience. When you step into our Expo, it feels like stepping into a forest filled with a variety of plants, botanical art, music, whimsical decor...and most of all, kind people.
Engage all of your senses at the Naturecore Expo...We love to include unique attractions like flash tattoos, live music, food trucks, workshops, photo opps, and giveaways to brighten your day.
Our Commitment to Community
You can expect a curated shopping experience that is more than just a market. We will select a variety of vendors to create a fun and engaging environment, prioritizing local and handmade goods. We will uphold our Zero Tolerance Policy for harassment and discrimination.
We will always put community before profits. So far, all of our events have been FREE to enter and we will continue to provide free and/or affordable experiences.
Zero Tolerance Policy
We're committed to creating and maintaining a safe space for all, including our 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC community members. We uphold this commitment through our 0 tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination at our events and on our social media pages. If anyone (vendors, attendees, volunteers) violates this policy, we will politely but firmly ask them to leave immediately and we may ban them from future events.
If you see or experience any harassment or discrimination at Naturecore, please contact the hosts directly by email, DM or in person and we will work with you to resolve the situation safely.
Have suggestions for how we can make Naturecore a more inclusive space for all? Please let us know by email, DM or in person.
Meet your Hosts
Freya Hammond-Thrasher (they/them)
Freya runs Planted Glass Terrariums, making living art and handmade fairy garden miniatures. Freya brings Naturecore to life through marketing that's authentic and community-minded. They're are also a lover of cats and outdoor adventures.
Lauren Ponto
(she/her)
Lauren is the owner of Yaga Botanica, a shop for lovers of all things plants, reptiles and curios. She dreamed up the idea for Naturecore and makes it all happen through accounting and floorplans. She's also a badass mom to her kid and all of her geckos.
