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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!

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Barb Mathieson

Capilano University
Faculty
North Vancouver

Presently doing weekly forest afternoons with a kindergarten class. I'm also teaching two Outdoor Curriculum courses for the Early Childhood Care and Education Degree program at Capilano University.

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

Designing Nature into the City Cypress (2nd Floor)LIMITEDGil Penalosa

1:00pm

Walkshop: Conducting an Outdoor Learning Resource Inventory at Your School OutsideLIMITEDHartley Banack

3:00pm

Early Childhood Resource Hub - Open House Coquitlam Room (2nd Floor)

8:00am

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE Bayshore Grand Ballroom

8:15am

Plenary - Growing the Movement - Funders Panel Bayshore Grand BallroomAngie Chen • Kim Moore Bailey • Meriko Kubota • Jason Morris • Laura Turner Seydel • Karen Shelstad

9:15am

Networking Break TBA

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

1:00pm

Early Childhood Discussion: Best Practices Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)FULLSheila Williams Ridge Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

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

8:00am

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE Bayshore Grand Ballroom

8:15am

Plenary - Young Leaders: Inspiration to Action Bayshore Grand BallroomJosé González • Kelsey Leonard • Chloe Dragon Smith • Sarah Walker

9:45am

The Role of Play in Creating Meaningful Connections to Nature Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FILLINGMargaret Lamar • Christine Alden • Allen Cooper • Rusty Keeler • Fran Mainella • Lisa Moore • MaryLynn Pulscher • Anne-Marie Spencer