# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Register here: https://science.carleton.ca/cu-event/science-cafe-greening-cities-for-people-and-nature/ 

Cities are important areas for nature conservation, often containing high numbers of species at risk of extinction. Also, over three-quarters of Canadians live in cities. Urban parks and greenspaces are city-dwellers primary opportunity to connect with nature. Dr. Buxton’s research explores the connection between urban nature and people’s mental health. Through these connections the goal is to find ways to better mobilize nature conservation, to make cities where nature and people thrive.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Rachel Buxton, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology and Integrated Science

Dr. Rachel Buxton is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology and Integrated Science at Carleton University. She leads a team that aims to generate knowledge to support and mobilize equitable conservation solutions. Her main research interests include urban bird conservation, soundscapes, ecological restoration, and the link between human health and biodiversity. She works with groups of practitioners, decision-makers, Indigenous Peoples, and stakeholders to ensure her research is applicable for mobilizing effective conservation solutions. In drawing from her experiences as a research scientist, mom, life-long learner, teacher, mentor, and community member, she is committed to making a difference for biodiversity conservation and environmental justice.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/science-café-greening-cities-for-people-and-nature/200029372303000
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, fine-arts, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside
- **lat**: 45.3955071
- **long**: -75.6837994
- **full address**: Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside, 1049 Bank St,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature being held?
  - **A:** Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside, 1049 Bank St,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature?
  - **A:** Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature is organized by Carleton University Faculty of Science.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Science Café – Greening Cities for People and Nature sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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