Booking is now open for the next ORN Academic Research Group (ARG) session, exploring the latest research and practical insights on greenspace access, health outcomes, trail stewardship and nature connection.

This online session will bring together two presentations looking at how outdoor spaces can support both people and place — from the impact of greenspace access on healthcare outcomes, to the role of trail cleaning in reconnecting people with nature, community and landscape.

Speakers

Sophie Lawson
Nature Connection and Wellbeing Specialist, Trash Free Trails & Edinburgh Napier University
Presentation: Can trail cleaning act as a way to reconnect people with nature, people and place?

Anant Jani
Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Presentation: Exploring the impact of greenspace use and access on healthcare outcomes

The session will be chaired by Professor Kate Dashper, Leeds Beckett University.

This event is free and open to all. Register using the ‘Book Ticket’ button below to join the discussion.