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The 2021 Nature Connection Leadership Conference
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2022 CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE!
Online: February 23, 24, & 25, 2022
I see the Network as a platform for growth in humanity, and as an opportunity for reconciliation with the original people of this land, for the teachings that have been given.
David Vanderhoop
Co-Founder of Sassafras Earth Education
Being part of the network is unifying and nourishing, and can only help us strengthen our relationships and work——at a time the world needs us most.
Angella Gibbons
Founder & Director of EarthWalk Vermont
I am seeing the power of the network improve our schools and amplify our work. I count on the collective wisdom of all of the member schools in this network to help me solve simple and complex problems at Wild Earth. It feels like we are really working together as one!
David Brownstein
Executive Director of Wild Earth
Latest News
Truth Be Told: BIPOC Perspectives on the Future Direction of Our Work – Tues, Sept 14 from 6-8pm ET
Join Sangoma Olodoye, HRM Oba Adefunmi II, Iya Tahirah Abubakr, and Nancy Basket for an important conversation that has been waiting to be
Save the Date: The 2021 Nature Connection Leadership Conference is Online February 24-26!
Join leaders from Nature Connection organizations throughout North America this February for our 6th annual conference where we will exchange best
Recent Webinars
Practices for Re-Finding Center: Creative & Compassionate Responses to Your & Others’ Big Emotions
Over and over, many of us are commenting on the turmoil and challenges of our times. Many of us are experiencing overwhelm in the midst of inter-personal conflict and wider community conflict. This includes talking about and identifying “trauma” behaviors and so much else. By definition, trauma is what happens when we get overwhelmed by […]
BIPOC Elders on Leveling Up Our Nature Connection Organizations
As we work to undo past harm and to create a more just, inclusive, and equitable field of nature connection, listening and learning from one another is essential. This October, we were blessed to hear from several BIPOC teacher, Iya Tahira, Sangoma Oludoye, Kapi’olani Laronal, and David Vanderhoop, as they shared their experience and offered […]
Mentoring All Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Carly Humke
Today, trauma is more widespread than ever. COVID, climate change, and persistent inequities are impacting individuals, families, and entire communities. As we provide nature connection during these challenging times, trauma-informed mentoring can help us to deliver a greater, more positive impact. In September of 2020, Carly Humke, an elementary school counselor, educator, and veteran nature […]