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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 PDT

Visit the Otters and BeaversFULL TBA

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

9:30am PDT

Networking break TBA

10:00am PDT

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

11:30am PDT

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

1:00pm PDT

Walkshop: Nature Education throughout the SeasonsFULL OutsideDrew Monkman • Jacob Rodenburg

3:00pm PDT

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

4:15pm PDT

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

7:30pm PDT

Celebrate #NatureForAll! Bayshore Grand Ballroom

8:15am PDT

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

9:45am PDT

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

11:15am PDT

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

1:00pm PDT

Early Childhood Discussion: Leveraging Network Resources for Collective ImpactFULL Cowichan Room (2nd Floor)Emilian Geczi • Cathy Jordan Early Childhood Discussion: Best PracticesFULL Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)Sheila Williams Ridge

2:45pm PDT

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

4:15pm PDT

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

8:15am PDT

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

9:45am PDT

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

12:00pm PDT

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom