Workshop Session I: Tuesday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Concentration: Workforce, Economic Development and Youth Education

Creating a greener future will require investments in today’s youth to ensure they have the education, appreciation, ambition and the tools necessary to lead in tomorrow’s green economy. “Sowing the Seeds for a Greener Future” brings together experts from the service, environment, business and government sectors to discuss challenges and opportunities for preparing youth to fully participate in and help lead the transition to a green economy. From direct experience in the natural world, to structured green service opportunities, to classroom learning, panelists will provide recommendations for how we can better prepare youth for the green economy.

Moderator:
Jacqueline Ostfeld, National Youth Representative, Sierra Club

Presenters:
Julie Rodriguez, Director, Office of Youth in Natural Resources, U.S. Department of the Interior
Sally Prouty, President and CEO, The Corps Network
Matthew Browning, Sierra Club Youth Delegate, Children and Nature Network’s Natural Leaders Network
Christine Fanning, Executive Director, The Outdoor Foundation