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Conservation Conversations Session 2: Nature, Access & Mental Health
Thursday, September 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom Webinar
Free to attend. Registration required.
Join us for the second installment of the Long Island Conservation Alliance’s Lunch & Learn webinar series, bringing together leading voices at the intersection of wellbeing and the natural world for a conversation on equitable access to nature: why it matters for our health, and what it takes to make green space available to every community on Long Island.
This is the second installment of Conservation Conversations, LIC’s ongoing series exploring the ideas, tools, and people shaping land conservation on Long Island.
Speakers
Dr. Kristin Perret
Board Member, Long Island Conservation Alliance
Dr. Kristin Perret is a Board Member of the Long Island Conservation Alliance with a background in clinical psychology. She integrates the principles of human behavior and community well-being into sustainable development and environmental stewardship, with a focus on advancing social enterprise, supporting underserved populations, and expanding access to open spaces. She holds both a Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University, where her research explored behavioral adherence and motivation through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Stephanie Rubin, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Stephanie has worked with survivors of trauma in Victim Services and is currently a counselor in private practice, bringing a trauma-informed lens to conversations about wellbeing and community healing.
Moderator
Devon Giordano
Executive Director, Long Island Conservation Alliance
Devon Giordano is a strategic leader with deep experience in conservation, philanthropy, and civic engagement. A Long Island native, she brings both a global perspective and a local passion for protecting the region’s natural resources and connecting its communities through meaningful environmental action.
What You’ll Learn
- Why access to nature is tied to mental health and overall wellbeing
- What equitable access to green space looks like and where Long Island currently falls short
- How zip code, not need, too often determines who benefits from nearby nature
- How this connects to LIC’s on-the-ground restoration work, from planting native species to removing invasives
Who Should Attend
This conversation is accessible to newcomers, valuable to community advocates and public health professionals, and essential for anyone who believes nature access shouldn’t depend on your zip code.