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C&NN 2017 International Conference and Summit

Our 1-day Summit on Connecting to Nature in an Urban World, April 19, features a morning plenary and roundtable sessions followed by interactive workshops and walkshops in the afternoon. Building on the Summit is our Conference, April 20-21, featuring keynotes speakers, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.

Please note: Schedules are now locked from being changed. If you would like to make changes to your schedule, please come see us at the registration desk. See you in Vancouver!

Cathy Belair

Valley Springs Middle School
Teacher
Arden, NC

https://vsms.buncombeschools.org/staff/belair__cathy-_math_7th

Experiential education is essential to students' learning. Discovering concepts through guided exploration and self-reflection is effective and builds long-term understanding. Spending time outdoors is good for the body, mind and soul and needs to be a priority among educators.

5:30pm

Welcome Reception Bayshore Grand BallroomTa'Kaiya Blaney • Richard Louv • Dep. Mayor Geoff Meggs • Lisa Moore

7:00pm

Visit the Otters and Beavers TBAFULL

8:00am

Keynote - Creating Connections to Nature in an Urbanizing World: An International Perspective Bayshore Grand BallroomGil Penalosa • Jesús Aguirre • Matilda van den Bosch • Lauraleigh Paul

10:00am

Community Based Partnerships: Connecting with Your Local Zoo or Aquarium Vancouver AquariumFILLINGStephanie Chong • Heidi Faris • Megan Malaska Medley

12:00pm

7:00am

Breakfast Bayshore Grand Ballroom

9:45am

Diapers In the Forest: Fostering Learning Skills for Success Beginning In the Early Years Mackenzie (Ground Floor)FILLINGGenevieve Ploch • Jenn Thrasher • Wilderness Inquiry

11:15am

Across the Ages: Addressing Age-Appropriate Engagement in Family Nature Clubs Oak (2nd Floor)FILLINGMonica Lopez Magee • Heather Kuhlken • Tania Moloney • Kristine Webber

12:30pm

Lunch Bayshore Grand Ballroom

2:45pm

WE PROTECT WHAT WE LOVE – The Power of Creativity in a Natural Environment OutsideFULLMarghanita Hughes • TD Friends of the Environment

4:15pm

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

7:00am

Breakfast Bayshore Grand Ballroom

9:45am

Walkshop: Exploring Our Places Together: Using "Exploration Roles" to Create Outdoor Learning Content OutsideFULLSteve Dunsmuir