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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!

Tracy Johnson

WestEd/Program for Infant Toddler Care
Northern CA Area Manager
Petaluma, CA

Talk to me about infants and toddlers! I am committed to getting our youngest citizens outdoors, into nature! This often overlooked age group needs regular contact with nature and I work to make this need known and respected as I train early childhood educators and college students on the benefits of outdoor play for children birth to 3 years.

5:30pm PDT

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

7:00pm PDT

Visit the Otters and Beavers TBAFULL

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

1:00pm PDT

Walkshop: Hike it Baby Urban Stroll Experience OutsideLIMITEDShanti Hodges

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

7:00am PDT

Breakfast Bayshore Grand Ballroom

9:15am PDT

Networking Break TBA

9:45am PDT

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

11:00am PDT

Networking Break TBA

11:15am PDT

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

1:00pm PDT

Early Childhood Discussion: Leveraging Network Resources for Collective Impact Cowichan Room (2nd Floor)FULLEmilian Geczi • Cathy Jordan

2:45pm PDT

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 PDT

Networking Break TBA

4:15pm PDT

Keynote Address Bayshore Grand BallroomRichard Louv

5:00pm PDT

Poster Session Stanley Salon 3 (2nd Floor)

7:00am PDT

Breakfast Bayshore Grand Ballroom

9:15am PDT

Networking Break TBA

9:45am PDT

Walkshop: Designing a Natural Playground OutsideFILLINGAdam Bienenstock • TD Friends of the Environment

12:00pm PDT

Plenary - Moving Forward Bayshore Grand Ballroom