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Join us for two days in beautiful Mission Bay, San Diego as we explore current research, best practices, and innovations in the field of conservation learning theory and practice.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Our goal is to generate innovative ideas to revolutionize learning in informal settings, and create opportunities for partnerships across the conservation learning community, all while equipping you with the skills and knowledge to inspire and motivate people to save species.

The Future of Informal Conservation Learning Symposium will examine the many facets of conservation learning, including:

Evaluating learning and measuring conservation impact.

Effective ways to promote environmental stewardship and shape conservation behaviors.

Participatory learning and inquiry, as well as learning in free-choice settings.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL

At San Diego Zoo Global, our vision for the future is to lead the fight against extinction. We see the learning spectrum as spanning everything we do at San Diego Zoo Global. For us, it includes on-site efforts, such as programs, tours, and graphics at our Zoo and Safari Park. It also embraces our engagement with the global community through training programs, conservation field projects, social media opportunities, and our Internet presence.

We are hosting this symposium to examine the many facets of conservation learning—and to share this knowledge with you, as our partners in ending extinction.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Louise Chawla

Professor Emerita Environmental Psychology

University of Colorado Boulder

You Want to Influence Behavior? Consider This ▸

Dr. Susan Clayton

Professor of Psychology and Chair of Environmental Studies

College of Wooster

Using the Zoo Visit to Create Conservation Concern ▸

Dr. Lynn Dierking

Sea Grant Professor in Free-Choice STEM Learning

Oregon State University

Meaningfully Engaging Diverse Communities: The Future of Free-choice/ Informal Conservation Learning Depends on It! ▸

José G. González

Founder Latino Outdoors

Yo Cuento: Stories and Culture for Inclusion in Conservation ▸

Dr. Eric Jensen

Professor of Sociology Public Engagement and Media Specialist

University of Warwick

Evaluating Conservation Learning in the 21st Century ▸

Douglas Meyer

Strategic Communications and Evaluation

The Ocean Project

Inspiring Conservation Action: Insights from Opinion Research and Onsite Experience ▸

Amy Miller

Director of Public Programs

California Academy of Sciences

Oh, Now I Get It! Linking experiences across the museum to reach a learning outcome ▸

Dr. Martha Monroe

Environmental Education

University of Florida

Encouraging Conservation Behavior with Well-designed Programs Encouraging Conservation ▸

Kathryn Owen

Education Research Supervisor

Woodland Park Zoo

Innovative Approaches toward Measuring Conservation Impact ▸

Dr. Patricia Patrick

Assistant Professor of Informal Science Education

Texas Tech Univerity

Who, What, When, Where, How: Informal Educators, Questioning Techniques, and the Nine Dimensions of Reflective Practice ▸

Dr. Nan Renner

Research Associate, CREATE

University of California, San Diego

Taking a Social-Ecological Perspective to Fight Species Extinction ▸

Dr. Billy Spitzer

Planning, Programs & Exhibits

New England Aquarium

The Role of Informal Education Institutions in Changing the Public Discourse on Climate Change ▸

Dr. Wei Ying Wong

Director of Conservation Impact

Philadelphia Zoo

Transforming Zoo Visitors into Conservation Advocates ▸

AGENDA

DAY 1 - Oct. 19, 2015

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast & Registration

8:30 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions: Dr. Bob Wiese, San Diego Zoo Global

8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Keynote: Dr. Nan Renner, UCSD CREATE, Taking a Social-EcologicalPerspective to Fight Species Extinction.

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Dr. Louise Chawla, UC Boulder, You Want to Influence Behavior? Consider This.

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Morning Break and Coffee (Sponsored by Point Loma Nazarene University)

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Dr. Martha Monroe, University of Florida, Encouraging Conservation Behavior with Well-designed Programs

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Discussion: Human Behavior Change Theory for Conservation

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Dr. Joy Kubarek, Shedd Aquarium, Assessing for Success: Enhancing Informal Science Education through Evaluation

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Eric Jensen, University of Warwick, Evaluating Conservation Learning in the 21st Century

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Amy Miller, California Academy of Sciences, Oh, Now I Get It! Linking Experiences Across the Museum to Reach a Learning Outcome

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Afternoon Break and Snack (Sponsored by Point Loma Nazarene University)

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Kathryn Owen, Evaluation Consultant, Innovative Approaches Towards Measuring Conservation Impact

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Discussion: Evaluating Learning and Measuring Impact

DAY 2 - Oct. 20, 2015

7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions: Robin Keith, San Diego Zoo Global

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Keynote: Dr. Patricia Patrick, Texas Tech University, Who, What, When, Where, How: Informal Educators Questioning Techniques, and the Nine Dimensions of Reflective Practice.

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Jose Gonzalez, Latino Outdoors, Yo Cuento: Stories and Culture for Inclusion in Conservation

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Morning Break and Coffee

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Dr. Lynn Dierking, Oregon State University, Meaningfully Engaging Diverse Communities: The Future of Free-choice/Informal Conservation Learning Depends on It!

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Discussion: Connecting Diverse Communities to Conservation

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Dr. Susan Clayton, The College of Windsor, Using the Zoo Visit to Create Conservation Concern

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Billy Spitzer, New England Aquarium, The Role of Informal Education Institutions in Changing the Public Discourse on Climate Change

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Dr. Douglas Meyer, The Ocean Project, Inspiring Conservation Action: Insights from Opinion Research and Onsite Experience

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Afternoon Break and Snack

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Dr. Wei Ying Wong, Philadelphia Zoo, Transforming Zoo Visitors to Conservation Advocates

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Discussion: Building a Conservation Movement through Visitor Engagement
REGISTER

VENUE

Paradise Point Resort

1404 Vacation Rd., San Diego, CA 92109

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Tucked away on gentle Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego, Paradise Point Resort & Spa features comfortable bungalow-style rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens, tranquil lagoons, and one mile of sandy beach next door to SeaWorld.

Special Room Rates for Learning Symposium Attendees starting at $142/night

Please call 800-344-2626 to reserve your room at Paradise Point Resort, and don't forget to mention the Future of Informal Conservation Learning Symposium to get the best rate!

 

Questions about the symposium or registration?

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619-231-1515 ext. 4551