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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!

KC

Katie Chipko

Children's Forest of Central Oregon
Executive Director

childrensforestco.org

3:00pm PDT

Registration and Check In Open Bayshore Grand Foyer

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

12:00pm PDT

Lunch TBA

1:00pm PDT

Walkshop: Discover How Educators Are Motivating Students and Families to Explore Nature Together!FULL Mackenzie (Ground Floor)Mary Ford • Andrea Gardner • Jonathan R Hultquist

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

8:00am PDT

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE 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

9:15am PDT

Networking Break TBA

9:45am PDT

Diapers In the Forest: Fostering Learning Skills for Success Beginning In the Early YearsFILLING Mackenzie (Ground Floor)Genevieve Ploch • Jenn Thrasher • Wilderness Inquiry

11:00am PDT

Networking Break TBA

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

12:30pm PDT

Lunch Bayshore Grand Ballroom

1:00pm PDT

Early Childhood Discussion: Best PracticesFULL Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)Sheila Williams Ridge

2:45pm PDT

Migration and Me: Through the Telling of Migration Stories the Connection is Made Between Migratory Creatures, Humankind, and Earth CareLIMITED Oak (2nd Floor)José González • Debra Williams

4:00pm PDT

Networking Break TBA

4:15pm PDT

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

8:00am PDT

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE Bayshore Grand Ballroom

8:15am PDT

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

9:45am PDT

Master Class: Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Connecting Children and Youth with NatureFILLING Stanley Salon 1 (2nd Floor)Élisabeth Lacoursière

12:00pm PDT

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom