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Join the Texas Children in Nature network at the annual Summit and Champions Luncheon. The Summit will bring together leaders from the conservation, education, health, faith and built-environments to share best practices and new innovations that will inspire others to take action.

Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) is a program of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TCiN supports the network of over 500 partner organizations who are dedicated to creating equitble access to nature for children and families. Research shows that children who learn and play in nature are healthier, happier and smarter. Join us this year at the Summit and find out why Texas continues to lead the children in nature movement to connect over 3 million children with nature each year. 

Location:  Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Register for this event by clicking on the Ticket button below. Once you are registered you can manage your schedule and networking events.

Registration includes: Access to all sessions, breakfast on Dec. 6 & 7 and access to the Champions Luncheon.

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Nancy Herron

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TCiNN Board Member
Austin, TX
Nancy Herron is a co-founder of TCiN and a board member of both the Children and Nature Network and Texas Children in Nature Network. Nancy retired after 23 years at Texas Parks and Wildlife and serving as their Outreach and Education Director. Her work background includes starting several nonprofits, working with Hospice, children with disabilities, teaching, and journalism. She has worked extensively with volunteers and as a volunteer in many capacities. Nancy is the recipient of multiple awards for leadership and education innovation. Nancy and her husband are long-time outdoor enthusiasts, and met in high school, helping organize their community's first recycling center and participation in the first Earth Day in 1970.
Thursday, December 6
 

7:30am CST

Breakfast / Networking Texas Riviera Ballroom

8:10am CST

Making the Impact of Nature on Children Politically Relevant Texas Riviera BallroomDr. John Crompton

9:30am CST

Driving Change Through Community Engagement Padre Island CMonica Lopez Magee Taking Autism Outdoors Padre Island DLiz Geisler • Niki Lake

10:45am CST

Making Nature a Health Care Strategy Padre Island DNancy Herron • Dr. Stephen Pont

11:45am CST

Champions Awards Luncheon Texas Riviera BallroomJennifer Bristol • Rodney Franklin • Haily Summerford • Gail Sutton
 
Friday, December 7
 

9:30am CST

Telling the Story of Nature Texas Riviera BallroomWhitney Bishop • Louie Bond • Russell Roe