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Micro-Seminar: Cultivating Wellness: Exploring Gardening and Nature-Based Interventions at the USC Peace Garden PART ONE
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Thu, Aug 22, 2024
3 PM – 4:30 PM PDT (GMT-7)
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Part 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (PST)
Part 2: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
This microseminar is targeted toward incoming students interested in learning about gardening, sustainability concepts and nature-based wellness interventions in a neighborhood garden space. The centerpiece of this microseminar is the UPC Peace Garden, a revitalized land parcel that is has been transformed into an edible garden and wellness space near campus. Students will engage in on-site experiential learning at the UPC Peace Garden and will have the opportunity to practice gardening skills and see firsthand how environmental sustainability and biodiversity concepts and processes are unfolding there.
On Day 1 students will:
o Learn and practice gardening skills at the UPC Peace Garden
o Tend to various fruit trees and vegetable plants o Work on projects in small groups and socialize with peers
On Day 2 students will:
o Learn concepts in biodiversity and why we need native plants
o Engage in a nature-based craft activity
The target audience for this micro seminar includes:
-Students interested in learning about growing food, environmental sustainability and community-based programs. -Students interested in having a hands-on learning experience in a garden atmosphere with plants, soil and other elements of the ecosystem.
-Students who would like to learn about gardening opportunities that they can participate in while a student at USC.
Lead By: Professor Camille Dieterle
Camille Dieterle, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, is an occupational therapist specializing in health promotion, environmental sustainability and the prevention of chronic health conditions. She teaches courses to graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of health promotion, environmental sustainability, and Lifestyle Redesign®, an occupational therapy intervention for prevention and better self-management of chronic conditions. Dr. Dieterle is board certified in Lifestyle Medicine, a certified yoga instructor and a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.
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Fri, Aug 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Private Location (register to display)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Micro-Seminar: Cultivating Wellness: Exploring Gardening and Nature-Based Interventions at the USC Peace Garden PART TWO
Micro-Seminars have two parts. Attendance to both parts is required. Registering for the PART ONE session will automatically enroll you in the PART TWO session on Friday.
Part 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (PST)
Part 2: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
This microseminar is targeted toward incoming students interested in learning about gardening, sustainability concepts and nature-based wellness interventions in a neighborhood garden space. The centerpiece of this microseminar is the UPC Peace Garden, a revitalized land parcel that is has been transformed into an edible garden and wellness space near campus. Students will engage in on-site experiential learning at the UPC Peace Garden and will have the opportunity to practice gardening skills and see firsthand how environmental sustainability and biodiversity concepts and processes are unfolding there.
On Day 1 students will:
o Learn and practice gardening skills at the UPC Peace Garden
o Tend to various fruit trees and vegetable plants o Work on projects in small groups and socialize with peers
On Day 2 students will:
o Learn concepts in biodiversity and why we need native plants
o Engage in a nature-based craft activity
The target audience for this micro seminar includes:
-Students interested in learning about growing food, environmental sustainability and community-based programs. -Students interested in having a hands-on learning experience in a garden atmosphere with plants, soil and other elements of the ecosystem.
-Students who would like to learn about gardening opportunities that they can participate in while a student at USC.
Lead By: Professor Camille Dieterle
Camille Dieterle, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, is an occupational therapist specializing in health promotion, environmental sustainability and the prevention of chronic health conditions. She teaches courses to graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of health promotion, environmental sustainability, and Lifestyle Redesign®, an occupational therapy intervention for prevention and better self-management of chronic conditions. Dr. Dieterle is board certified in Lifestyle Medicine, a certified yoga instructor and a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.