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Shankar Vedantam & Florence Williams: The Nature Fix

Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah at Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT

Feb 25 2020
Shankar Vedantam & Florence Williams: The Nature Fix

Join Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR’s Hidden Brain, as he interviews prize-winning author Florence Williams about the restorative power of nature.

For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees, and Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Williams sets out to uncover the best science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, Williams will explain how the natural world can improve health, promote reflection and innovation, ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Tickets are $20
$10 with a valid UofU ID, must be purchased in the box office with ID
Price does not include handling or facility fees
No refunds or exchanges
Children under 6 not permitted

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Book signing will follow the lecture.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah

1395 East President's Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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