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Nature-Based Early Learning Conference

The largest national gathering of nature-based early education professionals is moving online this year—more content, lower cost, lower carbon footprint!

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New & Notable Sessions from #NatStart2020!

These sessions have passed the test of nature-based early childhood professionals from around the world, so dive in and take advantage of this high-quality professional development, available at the click of a button. 

 

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Take a Tour of the Conference Site!

Conference Coordinator Emily Van Laan takes you on a tour of our brand new virtual conference platform. This orientation video highlights the different session views, important features of session pages, calls attention to a few special sessions, and directs you where to go when you need support.

This is the perfect place to start exploring the website! 

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More Content, More Flexibility 

Join us July 27-31 for more than 50 interactive live sessions, enjoy 24 hour on-demand access to more than 40 sessions throughout the conference week, and access all of the sessions for up to one year.

Professional development certificates are available for all sessions.

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“This is my favorite conference opportunity each year! I greatly look forward to it!”

— Past Conference Attendee

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Registration $99

Access over 100 sessions on-demand until July 2021.

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Featured Speaker: Michelle Martin, University of Washington

Diversifying Your Outdoor Experience

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Featured Speaker: Anupama Joshi, Blue Sky Funders Forum

Rethink Outside: Let’s Tell a New Story!

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Featured Session: Outdoor Preschool for All

Storytellers Panel

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North American Association for Environmental Education
1725 Desales St. NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
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202-419-0412

Thanks to the George B. Storer Foundation for their generous support of the Natural Start Alliance.

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