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Second Nature 2026
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Embracing Nature: Integrating Outdoor Learning Principles into Education
Saturday October 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBD - Outdoor
Discover innovative, practical strategies for integrating nature-based learning into early childhood settings. Explore some of the key elements of authentic nature-based experiences—including sit spots, loose parts, and environmental stewardship.
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Alysa Meeks

Director, The Nest Nature School
Alysa Meeks is the current Director of The Nest Nature School in Boerne, TX. She holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH and has been in Early Childhood for 14 years, with 8 of those years being in Nature-Based programs... Read More →
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Emily Smith

Certified Trainer, Texas Early Child Professional Development System
Emily Smith holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. She is a certified nature educator through Association for Nature Based Education and a registered trainer through Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System. She has been in education for... Read More →
Saturday October 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBD - Outdoor
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