Nature Connections 2017 - Call for Papers
“Beyond Contact with Nature to Connection”
Bookings Open: www.derby.ac.uk/enterprisecentre/events/nature-connections
Hosted by: College of Life and Natural Sciences, University of Derby
Location: University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Nature Connections 2017 brings together key people from research and practitioner communities with an interest in this area. The day will provide a forum for sharing and learning from the latest research and practice in nature connection. The conference will be focussed around the core themes of nature connection outcomes across the lifespan; enabling nature connection; and linking nature connection research and practice. There will also be opportunity to reflect on progress made since Nature Connections 2016.
Call for Abstracts
Submissions are invited around the core themes of the conference:
• Nature connection outcomes across the lifespan
• Enabling nature connection
• Linking nature connection research and practice
Keynote Speakers include:
Keynote Speakers include:
James Cross
Chief Executive of Natural England
Mark Cocker
award-winning author, naturalist and environmental tutor
Submissions invited:
• Presentations on theory, research, case studies and practice - 300 word abstracts, to be proposed for presentation as 12 minute talks.
• Poster proposals – 300 word abstracts.
Criteria for selection will include alignment with themes, systematic enquiry and clarity of implications.
For submissions and to join the mailing list please contact Dr Caroline Harvey – [log in to unmask]
Submission deadline 07.04.2017
Fee including lunch: £95.
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