Nature & Health Center
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Nature and Health Center, housed within the Â鶹´«Ã½'s Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE), officially launched at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Nature and Health Symposium on September 26, 2025.
Â鶹´«Ã½ was selected as the home of Florida's Chapter of the national Nature and Health Alliance, a national network dedicated to advancing research and evidenced-based education and community engagement at the intersection of nature and human health. Â鶹´«Ã½'s selection to lead this state-wide hub and launch the Nature and Health Center highlights the university’s leadership in this rapidly growing field. The Center builds on a strong foundation of faculty expertise in nature and health, environmental education, and student success initiatives. It also aligns with the fast-growing Environmental Science B.S. programs, which is housed within IERE alongside the Center. The Center is also a proud member of the .
Together, these efforts position the Â鶹´«Ã½ Nature and Health Center as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary research, student engagement, and community partnerships—driving innovation in human well-being and environmental stewardship across Northeast Florida and beyond.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Nature & Health Symposium
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