Eco Gerontology Community Conversation

Eco Gerontology Community Conversation Aging, Care & Our Relationship with Nature Join a live community conversation exploring how our relationship with nature is often overlooked in age-friendly and livability frameworks and how we can begin shifting toward a more regenerative and resilient future for all ages. Inspired by the emerging field of Eco Gerontology and the Care Outdoors movement, this gathering offers space for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning on how nature connectedness can enhance quality of life and wellbeing across the lifespan. Together, we’ll reflect on: • How does our relationship with nature change as we age? • What role does nature play in health, care, and community? • How can we expand access to meaningful outdoor experiences for all ages? • What might the future of nature-based care look like? This is not a traditional webinar. It is an interactive community conversation designed to spark ideas, deepen connection, and help shape the future of this work. DATE & TIME Thursday, July 2, 2026 10:00–11:00 AM PST WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Current and past Care Outdoors or Eco Gerontology participants • Health professionals & educators  • Care partners and family carers • Students and lifelong learners • Anyone interested in aging, nature, community, and wellbeing FROM CONVERSATION TO ACTION Participants interested in next steps will receive information about the Care Outdoors Companion Credential and the next training beginning July 9th. ABOUT ECO GERONTOLOGY This gathering is inspired by the forthcoming book: Eco Gerontology: Aging, Care & Our Relationship with Nature This emerging field explores how our relationship with nature influences health, longevity, economics, livability, care, and quality of life as we age.