# Event Details - **Event Name**: Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn best practices and exchange ideas with experts and peers in animal-assisted therapy, nature-based education and farm-based programs.About this EventFor full event details including a list of speakers, poster presentations, travel information and more, please visit People, Animals and Nature: The Restorative Power of RelationshipThe 21st century is bringing greater awareness to the life-enriching interconnectedness between people, animals and the environment. Animal-assisted therapy, nature-based education and farm-based programs illustrate the diverse approaches social workers, educators, mental health practitioners, physicians and others are exploring and applying to enhance quality of life for all.Join this dynamic two-day conference hosted by The Sam and Myra Ross Institute at Green Chimneys and presented in partnership with University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and Institute for Human Animal Connection.In the “living classroom” of Green Chimneys’ farm setting, learn best practices and exchange ideas with experts and peers in a wide range of professions that utilize animal-assisted and nature-based models. Participants will collaborate through interactive group work, discussions and hands-on learning with animals to facilitate the well-being of people, animals and the natural world through models that bring these elements together.Who should attend hai2026?Mental Health Professionals with an interest in the human-animal connectionEducatorsSchool TeachersChild and Animal Welfare ProfessionalsVetrinary ProfessionalsAnimal-Assisted Service Program AdministratorsAdvocates and Explorers of the relationship between people, animals and the environmentConference ThemeThe daily agenda will be guided by the main conference theme of People, Animals and Nature: The Restorative Power of Relationship. In particular, we will focus on these subject areas:Innovations in human-animal and nature-based interactionsEmbodying a sense of belonging for diverse stakeholders and practitionersExploring the concept of animal consentExamples of methodologies for studying animal-assisted interventions (AAI), particularly evaluating outcomesIntroducing specific farm-based education and therapy optionsKeynote PresentationsCanine Consent Training for Social Working Dogs and their Handlers: Sara KarlbergDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in Animal-Assisted Services: Obviously, I’m Not From Here – Embodying a Sense of Belonging with the Help of Horses by Veronica Lac, PhD, LPCWorking With Guinea Pigs: A New Approach Skyler Opromolla, Danielle ZaleskiEcopsychological Praxis Towards an Informed Eco-Justice Framework by Derrick Sebree, PhDUnderstanding the Power of Relationship: Innovations in Human-Animal-Nature Interactions by Megan Mueller, PhDBenefits and Considerations of Farm Based Therapy Services Suzanne KapralAdopting a Restorative Mindset in Human-Animal Interaction Work: Connecting to Our Best Selves and to One Another by Kristin Licardi, LCSWHave a question about the conference content?See the Conference Program for details, or please contact Michael Kaufmann via mkaufmann@greenchimneys.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brewster/human-animal-interaction-conference-2026/100001389579151649 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, workshops, mental-health, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 358.91, max: 412.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brewster - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Green Chimneys - **lat**: 41.45475690000001 - **long**: -73.5524019 - **full address**: Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a23dada0389ed973ba9e018a7f5cc2b425d48949e7249439f00ca6d3942ebaba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171714-gmir.jpg?v=1750439237 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 range from USD 359 to USD 412 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird RegistrationUSD 359 + USD 24 feeAvailableRegistrationUSD 412 + USD 27 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026? - **A:** Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 is organized by Green Chimneys. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brewster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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