Panel Discussion

Of every lever we have for climate impact, sustained childhood time in nature may be the cheapest and most effective long-term investment — and one of the only ones that pays dividends far beyond climate: sharper attention, better mental health, stronger communities, more capable adults across every field. This conversation makes the case for outdoor learning as public education infrastructure, not privilege.

Featuring:

• Dr. Jean Lomino, Forest School Teacher Institute

• Sarita Covington, Upper Manhattan Forest Kids

• Jessica Hilsrud, Kew Kids Forest School

• Kelsey Creeley, TerraLumia Studios & TerraLumia Foundation