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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!

Kristine Webber

NatureKids BC (formerly Young Naturalists\' Club of BC)
former Executive Director
British Columbia

naturekidsbc.ca

Kristine is the former Executive Director of NatureKids BC, a charity that since 2000 has been getting children and families outdoors exploring, learning about and stepping up for nature with a program of volunteer nature clubs. Each year NatureKids BC creates more than 4000 individual in-nature experiences by helping local nature clubs thrive in communities across British Columbia. Kristine believes that providing transformative in-nature experiences for children is probably the best conservation strategy going and that nature clubs are powerful tools to provide these experiences. Find Kristine to talk about how NatureKids BC’s 17 years of experience can help you in your community.

5:30pm PDT

Welcome Reception Bayshore Grand BallroomTa'Kaiya Blaney • Richard Louv • Dep. Mayor Geoff Meggs • Lisa Moore

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 Health Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FULLMatilda van den Bosch

11:30am PDT

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

3:45pm PDT

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE Bayshore Grand Ballroom

4:00pm PDT

Brandwein Award presented to Robert Bateman Bayshore Grand BallroomRobert Bateman • Cheryl Charles • William Hammond

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

9:15am PDT

Networking Break TBA

12:30pm PDT

Lunch Bayshore Grand Ballroom

2:45pm PDT

Changing the Paradigm: Connecting the Health and Environmental Sectors to Help our Children Thrive Mackenzie (Ground Floor)FILLINGDavid Cohen • Heather Davis • Philip Wu

4:00pm PDT

Networking Break TBA

4:15pm PDT

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

5:00pm PDT

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

8:15am PDT

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

9:15am PDT

Networking Break TBA

9:45am PDT

Grappling with Bias for More Inclusive Youth Programs Coquitlam Room (2nd Floor)FULLAva Holliday • Aparna Rajagopal-Durbn

12:00pm PDT

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom