Rooted & Growing 2026

01/06/2026

Nature as a space for learning, reflection and connection 🌿

Here’s a small glimpse into what to expect at Rooted & Growing, from experiential nature workshops and guided heritage walks to conversations exploring wellbeing, social prescribing and nature-based practice.

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Strokestown Park House,
Co. Roscommon�
29–30 July 2026

Follow along for more updates, speakers and insights from across the conference programme.

27/05/2026

Green social prescribing supports health and wellbeing through connection with nature, community and meaningful activities.

It began as a community-led response to social isolation, loneliness and disconnection — recognising that wellbeing is shaped not only by healthcare, but also by belonging, purpose and supportive environments.
From walking groups and gardening to ecotherapy, outdoor activities and creative community projects, green social prescribing helps people reconnect with themselves, others and the natural world.

These are the conversations we’ll be exploring at Rooted & Growing 2026.

Strokestown Park�
29th & 30th July 2026

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Marianne Fallon to the Rooted & Growing Conference at Strokestown Park.

A Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, Marianne’s work explores brain health, dementia, ecotherapy and the role of nature connection in health and social care. As Chair of the County Roscommon Well Connected Social Prescribing Project, she is deeply committed to building healthier, more connected communities through grounded, nature-based approaches.
Set across two days in the historic grounds of Strokestown Park, Rooted & Growing brings together practitioners, researchers, community groups and health and social care workers to explore how nature-based approaches can support wellbeing, reflection, learning and connection. Through talks, discussion and outdoor workshops, the conference will focus on sharing real experiences, challenges and ideas for the future.

21/05/2026

Dr. Fintan Sheerin is Professor of Nursing and Founding Head of the School of Nursing at Maynooth University. A registered General and Intellectual Disability nurse, his work has focused on the rights, wellbeing and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities across Irish and global healthcare settings.

His contribution to society is far-reaching, from leading health teams to refugee camps across Europe to supporting community development work in Malawi and promoting inclusion within his own community. Across healthcare, humanitarian action and academia, Fintan’s work highlights the importance of human connection, community and belonging in supporting health and wellbeing.

His perspective brings an important voice to conversations around social prescribing, inclusion and the role of meaningful human engagement in healthier communities. Fintan was made a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin in 2024 and is also a Fellow of the European Academy of Nursing Sciences and NANDA International.

20/05/2026

What can you expect from Rooted & Growing?
Not just presentations and panel discussions — but outdoor workshops, reflective conversations, lived experience, shared learning and meaningful connection in the beautiful surroundings of Strokestown Park.
Rooted & Growing brings together community, health and social care voices to explore how nature-based approaches can support wellbeing, inclusion and connection.
Join us for two grounded days of conversation, reflection and learning in nature.
📍 Strokestown Park�📅 29th & 30th July 2026
Roscommon Leader Partnership Strokestown Park Maynooth University

10/05/2026

Ecotherapy is an evidence-based approach that uses connection with nature to support mental, emotional and physical wellbeing 🌿
Want to learn more? The Rooted & Growing Conference at Strokestown Park brings together practitioners exploring nature-based interventions and their role in health and social care.







Roscommon Leader Partnership Strokestown Park

07/05/2026

Discover how nature-based initiatives are informing health, wellbeing and community supports in Ireland.

Join practitioners, organisations and changemakers for two days of inspiring talks, practical insights and valuable connections at Strokestown Park.

📍 National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park�📅 29–30 July 26�🔗 Find out more / book your place: https://strokestownpark.ie/event/rooted-growing-conference/







Strokestown Park Roscommon Leader Partnership