Please join us for Nature As We Age: Connecting People, Place, and Purpose, a regional convening focused on strengthening connections between older adults, nature, and community across Northeast Minnesota.
At the convening, participants will:
• Explore the physical, mental, and social benefits of nature
• Discover practical, adaptable ways to advance age-inclusion, learn how to remove barriers, and explore programs that can be scaled across Northland communities
• Strengthen cross sector relationships and build a collaborative approach that unites aging services, health, parks and recreation, and volunteers
We are excited that Larry Weber will be our keynote speaker. Larry is a Northern Minnesota naturalist, educator, author, and longtime advocate for connecting people with the natural world.
All are welcome! This event is designed for community members, volunteers, nature-based and outdoor recreation organizations, aging services professionals, community nonprofits, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting healthy aging through nature.
September 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN
$15 Suggested Donation**Donations help support age-friendly work in our region, but no one will be turned away based on inability to pay.
Whether you are already engaged in nature-based programming or are simply curious about how nature can support healthy aging for you and in your community, we hope you will join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration.
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