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SUMMARY:Conservation Conversations Session 2: Nature\, Access & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom Webinar\nFree to attend. Registration required. \nJoin 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. \nThis is the second installment of Conservation Conversations\, LIC’s ongoing series exploring the ideas\, tools\, and people shaping land conservation on Long Island. \nSpeakers \nDr. Kristin Perret\nBoard Member\, Long Island Conservation Alliance \n  \nDr. 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. \nStephanie Rubin\, LMSW\nLicensed Master Social Worker \nStephanie 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.  \n  \nModerator \nDevon Giordano \nExecutive Director\, Long Island Conservation Alliance \nDevon 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. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy access to nature is tied to mental health and overall wellbeing\nWhat equitable access to green space looks like and where Long Island currently falls short\nHow zip code\, not need\, too often determines who benefits from nearby nature\nHow this connects to LIC’s on-the-ground restoration work\, from planting native species to removing invasives\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis 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. \nRegister today to save your spot.
URL:https://longislandconservationalliance.org/event/conservation-conversations-session-2-nature-access-mental-health/
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