The Student Health and Counseling Center is bringing Nature Prescription to Kalamazoo College!

What is Campus Nature Rx?

Campus Nature Rx (CNRx) is a global organization and collaborative hub dedicated to advancing campus health, academic success, and campus sustainability through nature engagement.  Learn more at CNRx.

What’s next?

Join us for Go Buzz Outdoors—Nature Prescription Kick-Off Friday 11/6 (open to ALL)

12-1 PM Campus Nature Rx Symposium Launch

• Live webinar in Bissell Theater or watch on your own at campusnature.com. Keynote: How Nature Improves the Mind, Body, and Community Marc Berman, PhD, Department of Psychology– The University of Chicago, Author, ‘Nature and the Mind’

1-4 PM Live Webinar Nature Rx Symposium Break Out Sessions (drop in any time)

• Watch in Bissell Theater or on your own at campusnature.com.  The 2026 CNRx Symposium brings together educators, researchers, students, and partners to share what they’re teaching, what they’re learning, and what’s working (and not working) inside the classroom and beyond.

4 PM Gather around the Cavern Fire Pit on Upper Quad—rain, shine, or snow!

• Meet campus and community partners including: Outdoor Programs, the Larry J. Bell ’80 Environmental Stewardship Center, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo County Parks, and Gazelle Sports.
• Enjoy cider, donuts, and a fire.
• Enter to win prizes including Owala water bottles, insulated mug, hiking day pack, nature journals, umbrellas and ponchos.

4:30 PM-after dark Choose your Nature Prescription Activity

Hoop House Open Hours, Meditation Session in the Grove, Tree Walk, West Main Hill Neighborhood walk, sunset viewing at the “Lookout,” and/or German Lantern walk.