Celebrate aging + nature in NE MN! Connect, learn, and collaborate to make outdoor spaces welcoming, meaningful, and inspiring for all ages.

Join us in Duluth for a day dedicated to reimagining how nature supports healthy aging in Northeastern Minnesota. This convening brings together community leaders, organizations, and volunteers to explore the physical, mental, and social benefits of nature.

We are honored to feature keynote speaker Larry Weber, a renowned Northern Minnesota naturalist, author, and advocate. Larry will share a 45-minute presentation on regional flora/fauna and how nature experiences adapt as we age, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

Participants will discover practical, adaptable ways to advance age-inclusion, learn how to remove barriers, and explore programs that can be scaled across Northland communities. Together, we’ll strengthen cross‑sector relationships and build a collaborative approach that unites aging services, health, parks and recreation, and volunteers. The day culminates in identifying concrete next steps toward a shared regional vision: ensuring that people, place, and purpose remain deeply connected through nature as we age.