​Whether you're joining us in-person or online,
Or Both(!)
our annual event is FREE as always.
Registration is required.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
virtual
6:30 - 8 PM

We always want to provide opportunities that are accessible
to all our members, near & far, so our Keynote will be a virtual event.
Friday evening, we will gather online to hear from our inspiring Keynote speaker:
Joanne Duncan
Principal, Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
in-person
10:30 AM - 3 PM*
(* + more optional activities - see below)

We are so excited for the opportunity to be in person again this fall!
We will be gathering outside, but the health and safety of our community is still our top priority.
​Please familiarize yourself with our COVID Policy before joining us in person.

This Fall, Bainbridge Island, WA will be the site of our in-person gathering, offering us
everything from Puget Sound views with nearby hiking, walking, and relaxing in nature opportunities,
to delicious dining options, as well as a variety of shops and bookstores.
Plus, the incredible Bainbridge Island Art Museum is well worth the visit - with a kids museum, too.

Our in-person event, on Saturday, November 4th,
​will be at Fay Bainbridge State Park

Here's our tentative schedule for the day:
10:30-11am opening & welcome
11am - 12pm breakout sessions
12-12:15pm regroup 
12:15 - 1pm lunch* 
1-1:15 regroup
1:15 - 2:15pm - breakout sessions
2:15 - 2:45 closing
3 - 5pm site visits
5:30 meet for dinner/drinks (location TBD)
8pm campfire stories to honor the season

*Trying to go out for lunch might feel rushed,
​so we suggest you order ahead for take-out or bring a pack lunch. 

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TRAVEL TO Bainbridge Island, WA
Whether by WA State Ferry or via the Peninsula, make your travel plans now.
Camping at Fay Bainbridge is by reservation. Although early November isn't the busiest time of year
for camping on the island, it's still a good idea to book your tent site, RV site, or cabin now.

There are many other lodging options on or near the island, too.

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Networks That Flourish (and how we cultivate them) will be the focal point of our time together this year. 
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Although there is widespread interest in outdoor nature-based learning (ONbL), and all the stakeholders involved want the same thing at the core: safe, nurturing environments, where children have an opportunity to thrive and learn and grow...    Even so, the gap in understanding logistics and best practices persists. We want to take steps to bridge that gap by cultivating common language and fostering clear communication and understanding with people in all the sectors of support, from partnering agencies to community members to funders to the parents & caregivers of the families we serve.
The WaNPA Symposium this year is focused on creating thriving networks that support young learners in nature. 
As always, our Symposium will be a place where we learn together. 

United for Children & Nature
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​We hope to see you soon!