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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!

Amy Greene

Belle Isle Nature Center/Detroit Zoological Society
Nature Centers Director

belleislenaturezoo.org

Amy Greene, nature centers director for the Detroit Zoological Society, oversees operations and programming for the Belle Isle Nature Center. Before joining the DZS, she spent 13 years teaching K-8 science in the metro Detroit area and remains committed to connecting people to neighborhood nature.

8:00am PDT

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 PDT

People to the Parks: Activating Urban Green SpaceFILLING Oak (2nd Floor)Jesús Aguirre • Amanda O'Rourke

12:00pm PDT

Field Trip: Modern Playgrounds in Natural Settings: A Gateway to Engaging Children with the Natural WorldLIMITED Field trip - Bus outside WestinShawna Babcock • Tim Barrett • Monica Lopez Magee • Jeffery Musson

9:45am PDT

Amplifying Voices on the Outside: Highlighting Equitable Engagement of Youth in NatureLIMITED Cypress 1 (2nd Floor)Mikaela Randolph • Maddie Dineen • Ava Holliday • Aparna Rajagopal-Durbn • Elyse Rylander

11:15am PDT

Bringing Vibrancy and Health to Urban SettingsFILLING Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)Sara Espinoza • José González • Damien Raffa • Mary Roscoe

1:00pm PDT

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

2:45pm PDT

Hand in Hand: Community and City Leadership Working Together to Address Equitable Access to NatureLIMITED Cypress 1 (2nd Floor)Mikaela Randolph • Priya Cook • Bennett Knox • Margaret Lamar • Damien Raffa

9:45am PDT

Walkshop: Designing a Natural PlaygroundFILLING OutsideAdam Bienenstock • TD Friends of the Environment