Decoration Decoration

Why Nature Matters

Sustainability

Why Nature Matters (old Roots and Realities)

About this Course

Explore the significance of human–nature relationships through the interdisciplinary lenses of sustainability, environmental studies, and psychology. Through discussion, reflection, and experiential learning in local places, examine how connections with the natural world influence well-being, identity, and community. Consider how these relationships shape personal values and inform thoughtful responses to today’s social and environmental challenges.

Led By

Dr. Stephanie L. Lovseth

Dr. Stephanie L. Lovseth

Associate Professor of Sustainability and Educational Studies