Speakers Opening Page

Each speaker shares their passion for and commitment to creating a future where all human actions and interactions support and respect the rhythm and realities of the community we all share – the natural world.

	Avery Cleary, Petaluma, California Founder, Hooked On Nature Director Grassroots Engagememt, Children & Nature Network	Juan Martinez, Los Angeles, CA Director, Leadership Development and the Natural Leaders Network, Children & Nature Network	Diane Gordon, San Jose, California Executive Director, Children, Nature and You All things Early Childhood [email protected]
	Rue Mapp, Albany, CA Founder, Outdoor Afro Board of Advisors, Children & Nature Network	Mary Hardcastle, Baltimore, Maryland Founder, Greater Baltimore Children and Nature Coalition Manager of Environmental Education, Parks & People Foundation	Wendolyn Bird, Fairfax, California Founder, Tender Tracks Tales and Trails Outdoor Preschool The young child and nature; Outdoor pre-schools
	Tyrell Hughes, Albany, NY Natural Leaders Core National Team Co-Founder and Director of MODEL (Men Organized to Develop, Empower and Lead, Inc.)	Suz Lipman, Mill Valley, California Author "Fed Up With Frenzy: Slow Parenting in a Fast-Moving World", Director of Social Media, Children & Nature Network	James King II, Atlanta, GA Natural Leaders Core National Team Boards of Directors of SEeED and The Lets Raise A Million Project

To find out more about each speaker, their availability, and any fees, please contact them directly. Contact information can be found by clicking on their picture. For general questions and inquiries contact: Avery Cleary at