During this three-day Summit, TCiNN will bring together health, education, built environment, faith, conservation, and community leaders to shape an even brighter future for the children of Texas. Over 250 community leaders from across the state will gather to strengthen the network and develop opportunities and policies that will connect more children and families in nature. New this year: special, private film screening of Deep in the Heart and informative half-day workshops are included in your registration.
Outdoor Explorers - Presenter: Adrian Dearmond, Candlelight Ranch Evaluating the Current Status of Nature-Based Climate Anxiety Treatment in Mental Health Services in the United States of America and Identifying Future Strategies - Presenter: Anika Shethia, Houston Youth Climate Strike (in conjunction with the Climate Is Health Campaign and the International Social Science Conference for Youth) An Examination of the Relationship Between Childhood Experiences in Nature and Time Spent in Nature in Adulthood – Presenter: Dr. Deb Kellstedt,Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Nature Challenge - The Future of Nature Engagement - Presenter: Jacey Tosh, Texas A&M Forest Service Trash Talk - Presenter: Janine Garcia, San Antonio River Authority Bridging the Access to Nature Gap with Storytelling and Exploration - Presenter: Jayshree L Patel, One Drop, Many Ripples Author Trinity River Crew 2022: An Overview of a North Texas Youth Conservation Educational Work Program – Presenter: Jimena Vivanco,Trinity Park Conservancy Building Grit, Resiliency and Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Historically Live Life Without Egrets: Creating Collaborative Projects Between Friends of Redhead Pond WPA and Flour Bluff ISD Oceans Program - Presenters: Katie Doyle & Larissa Ford, Flour Bluff Intermediate School & Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Girl Scout Explorers - Presenter: Kayla Robinson, Girl Scouts of Central Texas The Practice of Doing Sit Spots in Nature to Improve Mental Well-Being- Presenter: Leah Marsh, Trinity University Education Department Science Outside! Program Creates Impactful Outdoor STEM Experiences for Rural Communities – Presenter: Rachel Grotte,The Science Mill Bringing the Outdoors In - Presenter: Sara Ramirez, Dallas ISD Picnics en el Arroyo. Access to Austin’s creeks and green spaces for underserved Hispanic families – Veronica Godoy, A Rocha USA Forging a Valuable Connection: Texas Master Naturalists - Presenter: Linda Welsh, Lost Pines Master Naturalist Chapter
