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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!

Brenda Running

Nature Nuts
Executive Director
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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

1:00pm

Walkshop: Nature Education throughout the Seasons OutsideFULLDrew Monkman • Jacob Rodenburg

3:00pm

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

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

8:15am

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

9:45am

Using Experiential Education to Advance a Conservation Ethic Across the Spectrum Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FILLINGMike Bingley • Andrea Gardner • Melissa Lefebvre • Jon Wiersma • TD Friends of the Environment

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: Leveraging Network Resources for Collective Impact Cowichan Room (2nd Floor)FULLEmilian Geczi • Cathy Jordan Early Childhood Discussion: Best Practices Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)FULLSheila Williams Ridge

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

8:15am

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

9:45am

Family Nature Clubs: Theory into Practice Cypress 2 (2nd Floor)FILLINGHeather Kuhlken • Monica Lopez Magee • Nette Pletcher • Nicole Straughan

12:00pm

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom