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Peer Conversation: Closing the Nature Gap through Environmental Education and School Partnerships

Monday, June 15 2026

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Room 602 | 6th Floor

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Time in parks and natural spaces has proven benefits for mental, physical and emotional health. Unfortunately, the Center for American Progress finds that 70% of low-income Americans live in areas considered nature-deprived because they do not have ready access to natural areas. Discussion leaders will share how to use environmental education programs and partnerships with local schools to close this Nature Gap.


Speakers

Grant England
Community Programs Manager
Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms