Second Nature 2026

Second Nature 2026

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10:45am CDT

Books Break Barriers! The Blueberry Awards, the Best Kids' Nature Books! TBD - IndoorMartha Meyer • Betsy Bird Beyond Access: An Adult-Centric Approach to Removing Barriers to Play TBD - IndoorKisa Marx Cultivating Partnerships for Inclusive Learning in Garden Spaces TBD - IndoorEmma Walter • Ann Halley • Hannah Grant Designing for Play: Environmental Affordances that Support Imaginative and Expressive Play TBD - IndoorDr. Divya Sood • Hailey Shah • Susanna Eskandar • Chrissy Schoepf

12:45pm CDT

Nature Play: From Toddlers To Teens TBD - IndoorBrenda Rivera • British-Amber Thomas Exploring Connections Between Children, Spirituality, Nature, and Community: A multifaith, multidisciplinary dialogue TBD - IndoorDave Becker • Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge • Margie Pines • Gina Roxas • Michael and Amelia Howard Breaking Barriers: Navigating Policies and Procedures TBD - IndoorIlana Marczak • Valerie DeMeritt

2:00pm CDT

Nature Within Reach: Supporting Home Childcare Providers in Meaningful Outdoor Practice TBD - IndoorSuzette Salmon Loose Parts Possibilities : How Natural Materials Spark Young Imaginations TBD - IndoorMarni Nissen Olmstead • Amy Marie Ewaldt Navigating a Changing Climate in Early Childhood Programs TBD - IndoorDr. Sheila Williams Ridge

Second Nature 2026

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