Day 1 (Virtual with Links to Join)
9:00-9:10 AM
Brief welcome and orientation to the day
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9:10-10:00 AM
Strategizing Together
Learn about Greater Baltimore Wilderness' updated strategic plan and linkages to this year's Nature City Forum
Speakers: Sandra Olek, Carmera Thomas-Wilhite, Ashley Traut, Lindsay DeMarzo
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Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2
10:00-11:00 AM
Green Places and Green Spaces
How are government partners working to create sustainable, safe and resilient communities in Baltimore
Speakers: Matthew Heckles, Claire Cambardella, Meredith Chaiken
NPS Chesapeake: Making Grants More Accessible
Funders are looking at ways to increase equity and accessibility to grant programs. This presentation will cover NPS Chesapeake’s efforts to make grants more accessible
Speaker: Edward Gonzalez
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Break
11:00 -11:10 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 3 & 4
11:10 AM-12:10 PM
Engaging the Faith Community
How can we partner with faith communities to inspire climate and environmental action and ensure fair treatment of all people.
Speaker: Neal Christie
Community Science
Hear about various research projects designed with not only the community in mind but with community members taking the lead on research that benefits them
Speakers: Nancy Sonti, Beatrize Shobe, Jan Michael-Archer, Ben Zaitchik
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12:10-12:30 PM
Virtual forum close out and announcements for Day 2
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Happy Hour
4:00-6:00 PM
Join us for an in person happy hour after all that screen time
Location: Guinness Brewery: (5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227 )
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