Beaman in Bloom
Publication Date
2025
Presentation Length
15 minutes
College
Interdisciplinary Studies & Global Education
Department
Honors Program
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Scholarship
Faculty Advisor
Stacy Elliott
WELL Core Type
Environmental Wellness
SPARK Session
Honors Scholars’ Collaborative IV with Stacy Elliott
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
Nature plays a vital role in everyone’s well-being. Beaman Park, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is an essential part of the region’s ecosystem and a valued natural space for the Middle Tennessee community. Inspired by its significance, the “Beaman in Bloom” (BiB) event was created to promote the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature. In preparation for the main event on April 12, 2025, BiB hosted a series of WELLCore sessions to assess and improve college students’ awareness of nature’s health benefits. The preliminary findings revealed a general lack of understanding among participants. However, after the presentation, students reported an increased awareness and appreciation of nature’s positive impact on well-being, highlighting the importance of continued outreach and education.
Recommended Citation
Stafford, Ellis; Fulton, Alissia; Jones, Mary; Kelly, Delaney; and Griffor, Chloe, "Beaman in Bloom" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 240.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/240
