Uniting Nature and Health Through Research and Action
Hosted by the Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE) and presented by the Winston Family Foundation Project One Health, this one-day event brings together experts, community leaders, and local partners to explore the powerful connection between nature and human health.
Highlights include keynote speakers, expert-led sessions, interactive roundtables, and student presentations. Discover local innovations like Project One Health Jax and leave inspired with actionable ideas for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Featured Speakers
Moez Limayem, Ph.D.
Jay Maddox, Ph.D.
Erin Largo-Wight, Ph.D.
Richmond Wynn, Ph.D.
UNF Nature and Health Symposium Topics
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Project One Health Jax
Sylia Obagi, CEO Winston Family Foundation
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Nature is Medicine
UNF Nature and Health developing partnership with UNF MedNexus, Mayo Clinic Florida, Timucuan Parks Advisory, and more.
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Nature's Healing Indoors
Industry-funded research project and initiative led by UNF Nature and Health Center exploring bringing nature indoors where people spend majority of time.
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UNF Youth Environmental Leadership Program, Environmental Leadership Program, and Florida Field School
Ruby Cox, Coordinator Institute of Environmental Research and Education.
Developing the next generation of environmental leaders through a blend of academic enrichment, hands-on experience, and professional mentorship.
The symposium also marks the official launch of the UNF Nature and Health Center, housed within the Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE). This new statewide hub is dedicated to advancing research, education, and community engagement at the intersection of nature and human health.
With the selection of UNF as Florida’s first—and only—chapter of the national Nature and Health Alliance, the Center stands as a testament to the university’s leadership in this emerging field. It will serve as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary research, community outreach, and student engagement, driving progress in both human well-being and environmental stewardship across Northeast Florida and beyond.
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