Nature in the City: Using Green Spaces, Even Very Small Ones, in Early Childhood STEM Education

Saturday, September 6, 2025

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM US PT

Location: 2024

Many of our community members face barriers to accessing nature spaces. Luckily, our educational spaces have the potential to transform natural spaces, small and large, as hands-on STEM laboratories. Get your magnifiers ready for a hands-on exploration of nature-themed activities and a discussion of effective evaluation of nature-based programming.

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Mariah J. Romaninsky

Director of Education, Learning, and Development
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, United States
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Lou Papai

Education Manager
Sci-Port Discovery Center, United States
Brenda Leigh Baker

Vice President of Exhibits, Facilities, and Strategic Initiatives
Madison Children's Museum, United States
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Jill Coons

Director of Education
GrowingGreat, United States