Second Nature Conference

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Second Nature Conference

8:00am CDT

Registration Morning Activities Pavilion 1

9:00am CDT

Welcome and Introduction Savannah

9:20am CDT

Keynote Panel: Connecting Quality Practices to Nature-based Learning Through Defining Philosophy & Policies, Engaging Communities, and Exploring Environments SavannahJenny Hanlon • Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge • Anna Dutke • Heidi Faris

10:45am CDT

Collaborating with Local Park Districts to Create a Nature Cooperative FoundersJenna Downing • Liz Gorham Where Waters Meet: Dismantling Cultural Appropriation in Nature-based Education CardinalCatherine Koons Hubbard Nature Play: Not Just Woods & White Kids SavannahKisa Marx Not Just Another Walk in the Park…or the Zoo Garden/MonarchDr. Lisa-Anne DeGregoria Kelly • Jill Damato • Graig Mason The Blueberry Awards: Great NEW Children's Nature Books! Pavilion 2Martha Meyer • Betsy Bird • Bridget Petrites Art in Nature Pavilion 1

11:45am CDT

Lunch Pavilion 1

12:45pm CDT

Addressing Challenging Behavior In Nature-Based Learning Environments Through Understanding Brain Science and How it Relates to Working with Boundaries Pavilion 1Jennifer Hamm Growing Innovation on a Classic Foundation CardinalGraig Mason • Kevin Conley • Dr. Lisa-Anne DeGregoria Kelly • Jill Damato • Michelle Hope Connecting Children & Families to Nature Beyond the Classroom FoundersHeidi Faris Exploring Social-Emotional Learning Through Nature-Focused Children’s Literature Garden/MonarchEmma Donnelly Outdoor Play with Children Under 3 SavannahJenny Hanlon • Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge Take it Outside: Project WILD & Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Activity Session Pavilion 2Michelle Ramos • Karly Tumminello • Susie Ingram

2:00pm CDT

Creating a Culture of Play Pavilion 1Stacy Niemiec • Sarah Bethel From Dream to Reality: Nature-based Learning for All Garden/MonarchAnna Dutke Exploring Connections Between Children, Spirituality, Nature, and Community-Building: A multifaith, multidisciplinary dialogue CardinalDr. Sheila Williams Ridge • David Becker • Megan Gessler • Margie Pines • Gina Roxas • Michael and Ameila Howard Finding Life and Renewal in Death and Decay in Nature-based ECE FoundersDr. Carla Gull Growing Caring Kids - Nature Play Groups at Brookfield Zoo Hamill Family Play ZooJill Damato • Sarah Blazer • Erin Rook Make your own Community-led, Kid-Designed Nature Play Space Pavilion 2Sean Shaffer Mudpies and Math: Nurturing the Development of Mathematical Big Ideas During Nature Play SavannahDr. Lauren Solarski

3:00pm CDT

Return evaluations, Continuing Education and Gateways Pavilion 1

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