SEPTEMBER
NATURE AS WE AGE:
CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACE, AND PURPOSE
DATE
September 25, 2026
TIME
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN
COST
FREE
HOSTS
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, Northland Foundation, Duluth Age-Friendly and the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council.
SUMMARY
We’re celebrating aging and nature in Northeastern Minnesota! Please join us for Nature As We Age: Connecting People, Place, and Purpose, a regional convening focused on strengthening connections between older adults, nature, and community across Northeast Minnesota.At the convening, participants will:
- Explore the physical, mental, and social benefits of nature
- Discover practical, adaptable ways to advance age-inclusion, learn how to remove barriers, and explore programs that can be scaled across Northland communities
- Strengthen cross sector relationships and build a collaborative approach that unites aging services, health, parks and recreation, and volunteers
AUDIENCE
All are welcome! This event is designed for community members, volunteers, nature-based and outdoor recreation organizations, aging services professionals, community nonprofits, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting healthy aging through nature.
CONTACT
Do you have an Age-Friendly event to add to the calendar? Share the details in our event submission form and we'll post it!
Do you have questions about Age-Friendly technical assistance events? Contact Lydia Morken.
To learn more about the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council's work, including our grants and priorities, visit our full website.
