Symposia

Science-Art Symposium: The Nature of Health

Sept. 17 & 18

The Nature of Health is a multidisciplinary science and art symposium exploring how creative practice, the natural world and ecological vitality shape human health and wellbeing. Bringing together artists, scientists, health practitioners and cultural leaders, the symposium examines health as an interconnected system—one that depends on both human creativity and the health of the environments we inhabit.

Here is the Call for Sessions submission form. Deadline for submission is March 31.

The symposium centers on three core themes:

• Art and Health
  How the arts foster emotional wellbeing, resilience, connection and collective care—supporting mental, physical and social health across communities.
• Nature and Health
  How time spent in nature—gardens, forests, wetlands and urban green spaces—supports psychological restoration, physical vitality and overall wellbeing.
• Health of Nature
  How biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are essential to sustaining life, highlighting stewardship, conservation and reciprocal relationships with the living world.

Through keynotes, interdisciplinary panels, artistic interventions and shared dialogue, The Nature of Health invites participants to reimagine health as a shared responsibility—nurtured through creativity, connection to nature and care for the planet.

Program details and registration options coming soon.

Questions? Email exhibits@botanicgardens.org.