LEARNING CONFERENCE
2025
Nature-based Arts
Workshop Conference
November 2025 in Springfield, MO
Sponsored by:
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TBA
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TBA
Featured Presenters & Workshops
DETAILS
The Wild Arts Learning Conference is a unique opportunity for participants to engage with hands-on learning workshops, conducted by experts in the field of nature-based arts education, while also networking with fellow educators and learning about community-based resources.
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10 Workshops
5 Evening Presentations
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This event is designed for educators and qualifies for the Wild Arts Learning Teacher Training Program. Evening presentations are open to the public.
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CONFERENCE FEES
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$675 - All-conference Access (limited to 45) plus free access to all recordings
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$375 - Recordings Only
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Evening presentations are free and open to the public (limited seating)
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NOTE: Registration for all in-person attendees must be paid for and reserved by October 1, 2025 for the purpose securing materials and catering. For this reason, refunds are not available after October, 1st.
WORKSHOPS
Available Workshops During the Conference
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Wild Clay & Materials Literacy
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Botanical Printing & Natural Dyes
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Weaving the Wild
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Environment setup for nature-based learning and how to incorporate the arts
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Pigments, Paints, Inks & Pigment Sticks
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Nature Photography, Visual Storytelling
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Bonsai for Kids
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Nature Journaling
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Connecting to the botanical world through herbal arts
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Creating an Art Garden and Connecting to the Sciences
SCHEDULE
Opening Evening
7:00 pm
6:30 pm - Welcome Presentation and Mixer hosted by the Wild Arts Learning Center
Day 1
8am - 12:00 (break) 1:30pm - 5:00 pm (break) 6:30-8:30 pm
8:00 am - Coffee and Connection
9:00 am - Critical Impacts of Nature-based Education & Establishing and Art Garden with Justine Lines
10:30 am - Classroom Setup for Incorporating Arts from a Montessori Perspective with Myke Gemkow
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12:00 - Break for Lunch
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1:30 pm - Botanical Printing and Natural Dyes with Cina Canada
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Day 2
8am - 12:00 (break) 1:30pm - 5:00 pm (break) 6:30-8:30 pm
8:00 am - Coffee and Connection
9:00 - Materials Literacy and Wild Clay with Matt Levy
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12:00 - Break for Lunch
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1:30 - Wild Clay (cont)
3:00 - Connecting to the Botanical World Through Herbal Arts with Sienna Morrow
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5:00 - Break for Dinner
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6:30 - Connecting Kids to Nature through Bonsai with Ryan Neil
Day 3
8am - 12:00 (break) 1:30pm - 5:00 pm (break) 6:30-8:30 pm
8:00 am - Coffee and Connection
9:00 - Intro to Bonsai for Kids with Ryan Neil
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12:00 - Break for Lunch
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1:30 - Nature Photography & Outting with Ronan Donovan at Bois d'Arc
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5:00 - Break for Dinner
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6:30 - Visual story-telling, Conservation and Connection with Ronan Donovan
Day 4
9am - 12:00 (break) 1:30pm - 5:00 pm (break) 6:30-8:30 pm
8:00 am - Coffee and Connection
9:00 - Weaving the Wild
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12:00 - Break for Lunch
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1:30 - How to Use and Teach Nature Journaling with Lily Urman
3:30 - Pigments, Paints, Inks & Sticks
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5:00 - Break for Dinner
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6:30 - Farewell Presentation, Q&A with Presenter Panel
VENDORS
Wild Arts Learning Center
Nature-based Arts Learning
SGF Conservation Nature Center
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SGF Art Museum
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SGF Botanical Center
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