Eco Gerontology Learning Modules

Course Begins September 16th!

  • MODULE 1:  Introduction to Gerontology

  • MODULE 2: What is Eco Gerontology?

  • MODULE 3: Nature, Aging & the Human Lifespan

  • MODULE 4: Climate Resilience & Aging Populations

  • MODULE 5: Designing for Sustainable Livability

  • MODULE 6: Food, Bioregionalism, and Gerotrancsendence

  • MODULE 7: Interdependence, Reciprocity & Ecological Wisdom

  • MODULE 8: Applying the Eco Gerontology Lens: Policy, Planning & Practice

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Learning Objectives 

"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." William Shakespeare


By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the Foundations of Gerontology through an Ecological Lens


  • Explore how Climate Change Impacts Aging Across the Globe


  • Apply Principles of Bioregionalism, Reciprocity, and Interdependence to Aging Services


  • Identify Nature-Inspired Solutions for Program, Community, and Policy Design


  • Envision Aging-Friendly, Sustainable, Livable Communities Rooted in Care for People and Nature

Course Format

"If we surrendered to earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees." -Rainer Maria Rilke

  • 4 Bi-Weekly Live Sessions for interactive learning, reflection, and discussion


  • Self-Paced Learning between sessions, including readings, recorded talks, and guided nature-based practices


  • Final Project: Community Concept, Program Plan, or Policy Pitch


  • Certificate of Completion in 
    Eco Gerontology for those who complete all course components

🌱 Eco Gerontology Outcomes

"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." - E. B. White

  • A Certificate of Completion in Eco Gerontology

  • Practical Tools to Shape Aging-Friendly Policy, Programs, and Environments

  • Confidence to Lead with Ecological Awareness in a Climate-Changing World

  • A Deeper Understanding of Aging as a Natural, Relational, and Place-Based Experience

Join the First Wave of Eco Gerontology Leaders

Aging In Harmony with Nature

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Facilitator

The Eco Gerontologist

I am a recognized pioneer, educator, and nature-connected changemaker in the emerging field of Eco Gerontology, dedicated to advancing how we understand and support aging through a nature-connected lens. I empower individuals and communities to unearth the full health potential of their surroundings. As part of growing this field, I am the founder of the Care Outdoors program, which integrates outdoor healing environments and nature-based practices to enhance wellbeing across all ages. Care Outdoors exemplifies how an eco gerontology approach can transform aging services, community design, and wellness programming. My expertise lies in creating supportive, accessible, and multifunctional outdoor healing places that enhance quality of life for people of all ages. I hold a Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Philosophy from the University of Toledo. Additionally, I bring over 25 years of experience as a Healing Arts Professional, specializing in massage, sound healing, mindfulness, laughercise, play, breath awareness, and aromatherapy. My research focuses on growing Eco Gerontology through Green Care, Nature Connectedness, AWE, and Nature-Inspired, Community-Based Housing. Through my work, I have gained extensive knowledge and practical experience in designing, developing, and delivering customized wellness programs that showcase cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to care and living. I am passionate about nature-inspired practices and their vital role in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Working closely with health professionals, carers, and communities, I strive to create fun and engaging outdoor opportunities that benefit both people and the planet. My mission is to deliver ethical and professional care grounded in evidence-based practices, using a person-centered and reciprocal shared-care approach. ~ Connecting All Ages to the Goodness of Our Shared Home ~

Monica Eastway

Instructor

The Eco Gerontologist

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