Mental Health Conferences

Common Ground: Nature for Health, Community and Connection

The 3rd annual conference by Nature and Human Health Utah will be held in West Valley City, UT, focusing on how nature fosters belonging and connection across communities.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The conference by Nature and Human Health Utah aims to explore how nature can serve as a common ground for fostering belonging and connection across diverse communities. Keynote speaker José González will discuss nature equity, and the event will feature a panel on nature and belonging, presentations from pilot projects, and networking opportunities. The conference will conclude with an outdoor experience along the Jordan River Parkway.

The agenda includes a keynote speech by José González, a panel discussion on nature and belonging, presentations of pilot grants focusing on youth engagement, mental health, and health equity, and networking opportunities. The day will end with a nature-based activity designed to ground the shared learning in place, reflection, and community.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Date: October 23, 2025

Location: Utah Cultural Celebration Center

City/State: West Valley City, Utah

Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Nature and Human Health Utah

This is the group that put together this event.

Email: myra.gerst@utah.edu

Phone: 801-581-8542

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost Type Notes
$35.00 Early Bird Registration Discounted rate if you register by September 1st
$40.00 General Registration Standard rate after September 1st
$20.00 Student Registration Reduced price for currently enrolled students
$ Pay What You Can Available upon request; please email myra.gerst@utah.edu
$ Contribute Extra Optional add-on to help cover the cost for someone else to attend

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

  • Keynote Speaker: José González
  • Nature & Belonging Panel
  • Presentations of Pilot Grants
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Outdoor Experience along the Jordan River Parkway

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

José González

José González is an educator, conservationist, and equity strategist, founder of Latino Outdoors, and Equity Officer at the East Bay Regional Park District.

Other Links and Information

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