At age 24 Aimee Copeland survived a flesh-eating bacterial infection after a zip-lining accident. However, she lost both hands, her right foot, and left leg. Her courage and resilience led her down a path toward nature and its healing effects.
Aimee’s journey has taken an activist turn with a mission to help others find the nature cure and to speak out on the importance of accessible outdoor recreation spaces and opportunities. She’ll be part of Ding Darling’s free lecture series on January 23rd at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Auditorium on Sanibel at 10AM and 1PM. She will present her message of courage and self-awareness
Copeland is a psychotherapist, activist, certified yoga instructor, motivational speaker, and founder of Aimee Copeland Foundation and All Terrain Georgia. She is the CEO of Grant Park Counseling Group in Atlanta, Ga., and the Asheville Center for Inner Healing in Asheville, NC. She holds dual master’s degrees in psychology and social work and is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and North Carolina. Most of all, Copeland is an inspiration for everyone to find their center through nature.
Seating for the free lectures is limited on a first-come basis. Early arrivals can check in after 9 a.m. for the morning lecture and 12 p.m. for the afternoon and obtain an entrance wristband so they can explore the Visitor & Education Center or Wildlife Drive and trails before the lecture starts. Saved seats must be filled 15 minutes before lecture time or risk being reassigned.
Get more details about the 2025 Ding Darling free lecture series HERE.