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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.

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Thursday, April 20
 

1:00pm PDT

Early Childhood Discussion: Leveraging Network Resources for Collective Impact
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Join us for a roundtable conversation about opportunities and challenges for leveraging network resources — including ideas, research, and expertise — for collective action at the early childhood level. This is also an opportunity to network, share resources, and inform the development of a common agenda for helping young children connect to nature and care for the environment. Organized by the Children & Nature Network in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education.
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Emilian Geczi

Director, Natural Start Alliance, North American Association for Environmental Education
Emilian directs the North American Association for Environmental Education's early childhood initiative, Natural Start. In that capacity, he supports the work of educators, administrators, researchers, and other professionals who help young children connect to nature and care for... Read More →
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Cathy Jordan

Consulting Research Director, Children and Nature Network
Cathy Jordan, PhD is the consulting Research Director for the Children & Nature Network. She is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Extension at the University of Minnesota. As C&NN's Research Director, Cathy leads the Research Library, which curates and makes accessible the scientific... Read More →

Thursday April 20, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cowichan Room (2nd Floor)
 
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  • Action Labs Walkshops and Workshops
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  • Keynote
  • Meals and Breaks
  • Networking
  • Plenary
  • Summit on Nature for an Urban World
  • Summit on Nature for an Urban World - Field Trip
  • Track 1: Making the Case: Advancing the evidence base for the children and nature movement
  • Track 2: Improving Health: Nature’s role in fostering healthier children families and communities
  • Track 3: Driving Change: How young diverse leaders are reconnecting children to nature and creating community change
  • Track 4: Strengthening Families: building closer bonds through quality time together in nature
  • Track 5: Learning Outside: Nature-based strategies for advancing education in all communities
  • Track 6: Lighting the Spark: Connecting children to nature to inspire environmental stewardship
  • Track 7: Advancing the Movement: Campaigns and collaborations to fuel the children and nature movement worldwide
  • Track 8: Connecting Communities: Exploring nature’s role in community building and healing justice and equity
  • Track 9: Digging Deep: In-depth sessions on policy advocacy and growing effective inclusive networks
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