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Uniting Nature and Health Through Research and Action

Hosted by UNF's Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE), this one-day event brings together experts, educators, healthcare leaders, and community partners to explore the connection between nature, health, and wellbeing. This year's focus is on schools and youth, highlighting innovative programs, research, and initiatives that demonstrate how nature can improve health outcomes and strengthen our community.

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IERE Director Erin Largo-Wight at podium
Participants talking and laughing

Florida Nature and Health Symposium

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center
12000 Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Register Today

You will receive an email confirmation when you are registered. That email serves as your “ticket” to the event.

 

What to Expect

  • Complimentary registration, coffee, morning bites, and lunch
  • Innovative program highlights and student and community poster presentations
  • Networking opportunities with educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and community partners
  • 4 hours of CEU credit available for DCPS teachers

Brief Glance Program

8:30 - 9:00 AM | Registration, Coffee, Morning Bites and Networking 
9:00 - 9:10 AM | Welcome to UNF 
9:10 - 9:40 AM | UNF Nature and Health Center 
9:40 - 10:10 AM | Project One Health Jax: Three Years of Less Screen. More Green.
10:20 - 11:00 AM | Keynote Speaker, Roger Still
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Student, Researcher, and Community Poster Presentation Session 
11:45 - 12:15 PM | Lunch 
12:15 - 1:00 PM | (CEU Workshop) Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

Featured Speakers

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Karen B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President
and Provost
University of North Florida
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Erin Largo-Wight, Ph.D.

Director, Institute of Environmental
Research & Education
UNF Nature & Health Center
University of North Florida
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Tom Caron, M.B.A., CAP

Executive Director
Jim & Mary Winston Family Foundation
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Roger Still, M.A.

Managing Partner
One Health Advisors, LLC
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Jessica Naughton, M.A.T.

Outdoor Learning Specialist
Academic Services
Duval County Public Schools
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Janet Schnauss

STEM Specialist
Duval County Public Schools

Symposium Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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GOLD SPONSOR

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Join us as we seek to advance research, education, and community engagement at the intersection of nature and human health in

Currently Uniting Nature and Health Through Research and Action
If interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities please reach out to Kelly Rhoden,