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Date: Tuesday 11 August

Time: Doors will open at 5.30 pm for refreshments. AGM 6.00pm (Lecture to commence at 6.30 pm)

Cost: Free to members and a guest - please book to assist with catering

Location: Main Hall, Ground Floor, Main Building, University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus,500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond

Lecture by Sandra Schwarz - The History of Restorative Gardens – how people have used gardens as places of respite over the ages

Nature and green spaces make us feel better – something that has been known for millennia. But how do we balance their provision of respite while also being symbols of wealth and power? And what can we learn from the past to help inform the future?
Drawing on extensive research, Sandra Schwarz - author of the new book “RESTORE: How Green Spaces support Human Restoration” - will guide an exploration of green space and garden development over the centuries, confirming that nature has always been beneficial for human wellbeing.
Providing a new and universal approach to this topic, Sandra’s presentation will also introduce how restorative green spaces can nurture and support us physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. These benefits are something we are all in need of more than ever today.

Books for Sale: Sandra will bring some copies of her book for sale: “Restore. How Green Spaces Support Human Restoration”
Sandra is an educator, landscape architect and author who is passionate about understanding and sharing what makes green spaces restorative.

Enquiries: Sue Foran 0400 159 079

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Main Hall, Ground Floor, Main Building, University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus,
500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond Vic

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