About this Event
Second Annual Nature and Health Symposium
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and connecting at the Second Annual Nature and Health Symposium! This event will feature pilot grant presentations from four of our recipients, a keynote address by Nikki Smith, and a guided nature walk.
Keynote Speaker: Nikki Smith
Salt Lake City-based climber, artist, writer, and photographer, Nikki Smith has over 150 first ascents and extensive experience in guidebook authorship. She advocates for an inclusive and diverse outdoor community, with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Pilot Grant Presentations
Learn from four grant recipients as they share their research findings, lessons learned, and future directions in nature and health initiatives. Presenting projects include:
Bound for Nature: Fostering Mental Health Through College Student Nature Engagement (Carly Knudson)
Camping in Color (Hilary Lambert)
The Art of Nature Observation: Summer Camps for Incarcerated Youth (Laura George)
Women’s River School: Mental and Social Health Research and Programming (Paige Fery)
Breathe 4 Trees: Achieving environmental sustainability through tree planting initiatives (Harry Kerr, Nancy Drozdek)
Guided Walk
Experience a guided walk along the Jordan River Trail, including a tour of the Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center.
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City, United States
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