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Thursday, May 26 • 10:00am - 11:00am
People to the Parks: Breaking Down the Barriers to Access and Engagement (Track 1) FULL

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Wondering about how to engage urban youth in nature-based experiences? This panel will share their insights and experiences about programs and methods for including diverse communities in parks. They describe inspiring and diverse approaches for engaging people of all ages, ethnicities, incomes and cultural backgrounds, from nature novices to natural mentors, in urban parks. Some approaches involve structured and guided outdoor activities in nature; others are place-based in ways that encourage self-guided participation by diverse groups. Special emphasis is placed on effective ways to reach low-income children and youth in urban environments. Programs and strategies for engagement from both the U.S. and Canada will inspire participants to increase park participation, environmental education, park stewardship, and key partnerships.
Moderators
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Martin LeBlanc

Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Islandwood
A founding Board Member and Vice-President Emeritus of the Children and Nature Network, inspired by the vision of Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods. Martin has built diverse youth leadership through work with the Natural Leaders initiative with partners from the outdoor... Read More →

Speakers
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Kirby Bumpus

Senior Policy Advisor, The White House
Kirby Bumpus currently serves as the Associate Deputy Director for Policy on Let's Move! at the White House. Let's Move!, an initiative created by First Lady Michelle Obama in 2010, encourages children and their families to live healthy lifestyles. In this role, she oversees the various... Read More →
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Élisabeth Lacoursière

Director, Outreach & Marketing, Parks Canada
Having joined Parks Canada in 2010, Élisabeth Lacoursière now manages national office leadership and support for marketing, promotion, outreach, and events as Director, Outreach and Marketing Branch. Prior to her arrival at Parks Canada, Élisabeth worked at the National Capital... Read More →
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Susan Newton

Senior VP, Grants & Programs, National Park Foundation
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Sophie Sarkar

Outdoor Recreation Planner/Board of Directors, National Park Service/Children & Nature Network
Sophie Sarkar is a planner, artist, and advocate for people and parks in the Greater Philadelphia Area. As an Outdoor Recreation Planner with the U. S. National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, Sophie helps groups of varying backgrounds come together... Read More →

Thursday May 26, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 3
  Track 1: Creating Nature-Rich Communities Where Children Can Learn & Play

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