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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!

Steve Smith

Experiential Consulting
Risk Management Consultant
Seattle, Washington

outdoorrisk.com

I am an outdoor program consultant with 20+ years of expertise in risk management, training, and wilderness-based education. I am interested in both the educational / social / health benefits of risk-taking, the character development that comes from outdoor experiences, and the need for risks to be properly assessed and managed. My recent work has focused on aligning risk management tools with organizational culture, mission, and cultural competence. I live and work in Seattle, WA.

5:30pm

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

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

12:00pm

1:00pm

Walkshop: Risky Play: Part 1 OutsideFULLMarlene Power

3:00pm

Networking Break and Exhibits Bayshore Grand Foyer

9:45am

International Policy and Advocacy on Children and Nature: The Growing Political Movement to Connect all Youth to Nature Marine (Ground floor towards the Spa)FULLMartin LeBlanc • Rick Bates • Griffin Longley • Jackie Ostfeld

11:00am

Networking Break TBA

11:15am

The Health Benefits of Nature: An Evidence-Based Medical Review of the Literature Bayshore Grand BallroomFULLDoug Klein • Clark Svrcek

1:00pm

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

2:45pm

A New Zealand Community Perspective on Enhancing Positive Risk Taking Outdoors Stanley Salon 2 (2nd Floor)FULLLorraine Duncumb • Shannon Keane • TD Friends of the Environment

4:00pm

Networking Break TBA

4:15pm

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

5:00pm

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

8:00am

FILM TRAILER SHOWCASE Bayshore Grand Ballroom

8:15am

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

9:15am

Networking Break TBA

9:45am

Walkshop: Risky Play: Part 2 OutsideFULLMarlene Power