Exploring the Healing Power of Nature – presented by Dr. Jay Maddock, Regents Professor & Director, Texas A&M University Center for Health & Nature.
The presentation highlights how intentional contact with natural environments serves as powerful, preventative medicine for public health crises, including chronic stress, obesity, and mental health disorders.
Dr. Jay Maddock is director of the Center for Health & Nature, a joint initiative of Texas A&M University and the Houston Methodist Research Institute. He also serves as a Regents Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M. He is the Immediate Past-Chair of the Nature and Health Alliance and previously served as Chair of the Hawaii Board of Health and Dean of the Texas A&M School of Public Health. His research has been featured in several national and international media outlets including The Today Show, the BBC, Le Monde, Eating Well, Prevention and Good Housekeeping and he has authored over 200 scientific articles and has served as principal investigator on over $25 million in extramural funding.
Join the Brazos County Master Gardeners monthly for an educational presentation. Programs begin at 6PM.
This event is open to the public at no charge.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week before the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance. Phone: 979-823-0129
| Venue/Location | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office |
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| Address | 4153 County Park Ct Bryan, Texas 77802 |
| Website/URL | https://txmg.org/brazos/event/educational-event-healing-power-of-nature/ |
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| Contact Name | Leslie Reyes |
| Contact Email | leslie.gongora@ag.tamu.edu |
| Contact Phone | 979-823-0129 |