IPA USA 2024 RIGHT2PLAY, RIGHT NOW

Name: Grow Outdoors South Carolina- National Wildlife Federation Panel
Start: 2024-09-27T09:15:00-0400
End: 2024-09-27T10:15:00-0400

Welcome to the IPA USA 2024 Conference, The Right to Play, RIGHT NOW! To ensure ease in registration, here are a few tricks.

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If you want to attend the Pre-Conference, please follow the link below to register.

PreConference Session – Wednesday, September 25 – 9:30-2:30 pm
Connecting Children with Nature: A Practical Workshop for Educators
Follow this link to register for the preconference——https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-children-workshop

Looking forward to seeing you in Greenville, SC

Deb, President, IPA USA

Friday September 27, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EDT

Library C 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville, SC 29601

A panel will explore Grow Outdoors South Carolina, a state-funded, 5-year collaboration between the SC Department of Social Services, the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, the National Wildlife Federation, the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University, and multiple early care and education partners. Their vision is that all children in the state spend time outdoors for health, happiness, and a greater appreciation of nature. Panelist will review the history, framework, strategies, and processes of the initiative.

Presenters

Robin Moore

Professor of Landscape Architecture, NC State University

Adrienne Troy- Frazier

Rebecca Colbert, PhD, PLA

Senior Director of Design and Engagement, NWF - Early Childhood Health Outdoors

Rebecca Colbert is a licensed landscape architect with 20 years of experience and a doctorate in Design and Planning. She serves as the Senior Director of Design and Engagement for Early Childhood Health Outdoors at the National Wildlife Federation. Dr. Colbert previously served as... Read More →

Nilda Cosco

Director of Programs, Natural Learning Initiative Research Associate Professor, Co-founder Natural Learning Initiative, College of Design, NC State University

Nilda Cosco, PhD, is Director of Programs at NLI, Research Associate Professor in the Department ofLandscape Architecture, and former Director of the Center for Universal Design. She is responsible forthe conceptualization and management of NLI comprehensive projects, design programming... Read More →

Misty Pearson

Beverly Hunter

Beverly Hunter has worked in South Carolina state government for 40+ years and has been Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) director since 2006. She has led the creation of the statewide Program for Infant Toddler Care in partnership with the University of South Carolina College... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Library C 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville, SC 29601

Session