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Audience: Mental Health & Wellness in Nature clear filter
Saturday, March 28
 

2:30pm EDT

Love Where You Live: Creating Lifelong Connections Between Children and Nature
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Discover how Bonnet Springs Park’s student-centered approach to exploring outdoor spaces fosters deeper connections between children and their local heritage, culture and native landscape. Participants will receive a behind-the-scenes look at our most successful programs and resources, as well as applicable strategies to cultivate a sense of place, belonging and personal meaning while making outdoor learning more relevant and impactful.
Speakers
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Moriah Casey

Bonnet Springs Park
Moriah Casey

Moriah Casey is the Education Manager at Bonnet Springs Park, an urban nature in the heart of Lakeland, Florida. She leads the development of inclusive, place-based educational programs that connect visitors of all ages to the natural environment.

Moriah holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Masters of Special Education. Before transitioning to informal education, she spent five years teaching in a self-contained classroom with the Polk County School Board. She is endorsed in Gifted Education, Autism Spectrum... Read More →
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Stephanie Bernal

Bonnet Springs Park
Stephanie Bernal joined Bonnet Springs Park in 2022 as the Community Engagement Manager and was promoted to Director of Events in 2023 to oversee the Education Department and Events team. In that time, she has developed and directed more than 50 Community & Special events, as well... Read More →
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
WEI Porch
 
Sunday, March 29
 

9:30am EDT

Dispersed Yet United
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Broward County has a large, diverse group of residents and a limited number of natural areas for people to enjoy. Those that exist are small and not well known by residents. The North Natural Areas Naturalist group has created programing within natural areas, regional parks and libraires to educate the public on the importance of native nature while also promoting wellness, environmental education, and building community.
Speakers
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Camila Vallejo

Parks Naturalist, Broward County Parks and Recreation
Camila Vallejo is a Parks Naturalist for Broward County Parks and Recreation. She has always loved the outdoors, nature, and exploration. Having grown up in the urban city of Hialeah, FL, young Camila longed to connect with the natural world. She attended New College of Florida in... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
WEI Lab
 
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