Lanni Lantto
U.P. Wild
Lanni Lantto, Curator of U.P. Wild, Lanni is born and raised in the wilds of the U.P. She co-founded, U.P. Wild which has 8 branches (and growing). She brings a vast entrepreneurial experience in sustainability as an upcycling fashion artist and as a trained story-sharing circle facilitator. She has a B.A. from the University of Michigan & LLM in International Law & is currently employed by the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan attending to the spiritual needs of those coming out of adverse religious experiences. Lanni is most proud when watching her two children welcome home the migrating sandhill cranes on their 30 acres between Lake Superior and the Huron Mountains.
All Sessions by Lanni Lantto
Power of Nature to Heal
Nature has long been recognized as a source of healing, but its full power is often reduced to just one dimension at a time: a walk for physical health, a moment of calm for the mind. This panel brings those threads together, exploring how the outdoors heals us physically, mentally, and spiritually, and why all three matter. Featuring presenters representing each of these dimensions, the session will examine the ways wild spaces restore the body, ease and strengthen the mind, and offer grounding, healing, and a deeper connection to place for the spirit. Panelists will share personal and professional perspectives on nature as a source of wholeness, and what that means for both individual and community wellness.