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Evergreen is happy to host Richard Louv, bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods, and passionate proponent of connecting children with nature. Along with author and naturalist Jon Young and pediatric and occupational therapist Kathleen Lockyer, they will share case studies and insights on children’s routines and landscapes within our cities that can nurture true nature connections on a daily basis.

Join us at this special event to gather and contribute insights on how, together, we can best utilize our 200-hectare Don River Valley Park to enrich the health and happiness of our families and community.

For more information, visit evergreen.ca/dondialogues.

Schedule

5pm – Welcome Reception
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and live music before taking a seat in the auditorium.

6pm – Opening Statement and Land Blessing

6:15pm – Richard Louv’s Keynote
Join Richard Louv as he discusses how we can create spaces within our cities to facilitate true connections to nature on a daily basis and touches upon his new book Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life.

7pm – Jon Young
Join Jon outside for a quick interactive nature emerging activity called a sit spot. Then return inside for Jon’s talk on engaging participants in questions and harvesting stories.

8:30pm – Kathleen Lockyer’s Keynote
Join pediatric occupational therapist Kathleen as she presents her latest research around sensory integration as the foundation for emotional regulation.

9pm – Panel Q&A

9:30pm – Book Signing