Summer Educator Conference: The Healing Power of Nature
Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 8 am–4:30 pm
Location
Tickets
$100 per Attendee
$75 for Title-I Attendee
Scholarships are available. Please apply prior to registering for this event.
Registration available soon
Join us for The Healing Power of Nature, a professional development conference where educators can learn healing pathways for themselves and their students using Southern California’s remarkable natural and cultural landscapes. Hosted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, this unique gathering centers teachers as the learners as they explore the interconnections between science, art, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning.
Through hands-on workshops, outdoor experiences, and interdisciplinary sessions, educators will discuss natural disaster recovery and social competency issues while developing supportive relationships with their peers across institutions and disciplines. Discussions will incorporate topics such as:
- learning how to use art in nature
- building student empathy through conservation
- incorporating place-based education
- fostering classroom healing
- conquering workplace stress in uncertain times
- and so much more…
Rooted in trust, community, and curiosity, The Healing Power of Nature empowers educators to inspire our next generation of environmental stewards in emotionally safe classrooms where recovery and resiliency thrives!
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
- We encourage you to carpool or use public transportation to and from the conference. The Natural History Museum is easily accessible by Metro! Hop off the Expo Line at the Expo/USC or Expo/Vermont stations and walk 5 minutes to the museum entrance.
- Parking is available in the NHM Car Park (located on Bill Robertson Lane) for $20 a vehicle. Additional parking is available in the Expo Park Blue Lot (700 Exposition Park Dr) for $20 a vehicle.
- Join us for coffee during registration, and reduce waste at this event by bringing your own reusable utensils, water bottle and/or hot beverage cup!
Lunch will be provided. Bringing extra snacks from home is encouraged. A reminder all food and beverages must be enjoyed outdoors. Thank you for protecting our precious museum collections! - Join us for our community circle at the end of the conference - bring your own yoga mat or blanket!
- While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal and informal educators who are adults (18+).
In-person events are subject to cancellation due to low registration and/or inclement weather.. - This event will take place indoors and outdoors. Participants will be asked to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Please come prepared with appropriate walking shoes and sun protection.
- We aim to make NHM an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about this event and the accommodation services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or info@nhm.org. While all requests will be considered, we ask that any requests for special accommodations be made at least 7 days in advance.
