Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
March 22, 2025
Wesleyan University, Middletown
Workshops
From Tragedy to Triumph: Healing Ourselves, Our Soil, and Our Communities
Join Dr. Ivette Ruiz, founder of Healing by Growing Farms (HBGF), on a powerful journey of resilience and regeneration. Dr. Ruiz will share her inspiring story of overcoming a life-changing injury and how it led to the creation of HBGF – a haven where individuals heal in nature while simultaneously restoring the health of our planet. Through her presentation, you’ll discover the transformative power of green therapy; learn about the principles behind HBGF’s accessible and inclusive green spaces, designed for community well-being and environmental sustainability; and explore ways to become part of the HBGF Gardens Ambassadors Alliance, a network dedicated to replicating these healing gardens across the globe.
Presenter(s)
Dr. Ivette Ruiz, Founder, Healing by Growing Farms
Resources and Handouts
“CLCC’s annual conference is like Woodstock for Connecticut’s land conservation community. It’s an opportunity to foster connections, get inspired, and celebrate our collective accomplishments”
- Pete Govert, Executive Director, East Haddam Land Trust
Previous Conferences
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