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Nature for All: Connecting Adaptive Learners Through Sensory Science LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am MDT
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Nature for All: Connecting Adaptive Learners Through Sensory ScienceJoin Families in Nature for a hands-on session exploring a sensory science curriculum developed in collaboration with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This session will delve into the curriculum's creation and implementation, focusing on connecting students to the natural world through tactile, auditory, olfactory, and kinesthetic experiences. This curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in nature, fostering connections to the environment, enhancing scientific literacy.
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Jo Joly

Families in Nature
Jo Joly is an outdoor guide and environmental educator serving as program manager for Families in Nature (FIN) in Austin, Texas. At FIN, she leads immersive outdoor programming including camping trips, conservation education and wilderness skills workshops that help families build... Read More →
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Heather Kuhlken

Families in Nature
Heather Kuhlken is a biologist, educator, and author who combines her scientific expertise with a passion for connecting families to nature. As a leader in environmental education, she authored "Adventures in Ecology," a comprehensive guidebook featuring over 1,100 hands-on, science-based... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am MDT
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