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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!

Claude Stephens

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Facilitator of Outreach and Regenerative Design
Kentucky

Bernheim hosts the Children at Play Network which connects children to nature through free play in the outdoors.

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

9:30am

Networking break TBA

10:00am

Health Equity: The Role of Nature in Improving Physical and Mental Health Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FULLMatilda van den Bosch

11:30am

Network, pick up lunch and transition to afternoon field trips and walkshops. Bayshore Grand Ballroom

12:00pm

1:00pm

Walkshop: Risky Play: Part 1 OutsideFULLMarlene Power

3:00pm

Networking Break and Exhibits Bayshore Grand Foyer

4:15pm

Keynote Address - From Rising Tide to Tsunami: Scaling the New Nature Movement Bayshore Grand BallroomScott Sampson

7:30pm

Celebrate #NatureForAll! Bayshore Grand Ballroom

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

Health-Promoting, Nature-Based, Urban Design Policy: Living Playgrounds, Community School Grounds, and Playful Pathways Networks Stanley Salon 1 (2nd Floor)FILLINGNilda Cosco • Robin Moore

11:00am

Networking Break TBA

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

A New Zealand Community Perspective on Enhancing Positive Risk Taking Outdoors Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FULLLorraine Duncumb • Shannon Keane • TD Friends of the Environment

4:00pm

Networking Break TBA

4:15pm

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

5:00pm

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

8:15am

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

9:15am

Networking Break TBA

9:45am

Walkshop: Designing a Natural Playground OutsideFILLINGAdam Bienenstock • TD Friends of the Environment

12:00pm

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom