Nature Forward Conferences
Our Naturally Latinos and Taking Nature Black conferences and related events are premiere showcases for regional and national environmental leaders to help inform, engage and empower diverse communities around critical environmental issues.
Naturally Latinos Conference
The 6th Naturally Latinos Conference, themed Fortaleciendo Comunidades y Ecosistemas, took place March 26 through 28, 2026. This multi-media experience provided virtual and in-person dialogue, presentations, and performances focused on the needs and interests of Latine environmental professionals, advocates, educators, and nature enthusiasts across the DC region and the world. Virtual sessions happened on Thursday, March 26th. In-person conference sessions took place on Friday, March 27th in Silver Spring, MD. Saturday, March 28th included outdoor nature activities.
Taking Nature Black Conference
Nature Forward’s 2025 Taking Nature Black conference took take place March 5 – 8, 2025.
The theme, Reclamation & Resilience, reflected the need to reclaim environmental justice and continue to build strength and power together.
The event included virtual sessions on Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 6th; and in person on Friday, March 7th. Saturday, March 8th included outdoor nature activities in multiple locations in the DC area.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility are the core of our Flagship Conferences. As a conference sponsor, you can advance your commitment to connecting with diverse environmental professionals and organizations.
Sponsors Include:
Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors
Maryland Ornithological Society
Blue Water Baltimore
Bonsai Leadership Group
Choose Clean Water Coalition
Maryland League of Conservation Voters
One Montgomery Green
Montgomery County Green Bank
Old Growth Forest Network
Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Safe Healthy Playing Fields
Glenstone
Piedmont Environmental Council
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Montgomery Bird Club
National Wildlife Federation
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Tech – Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability
CASA
MD Sierra Club
In-Kind Sponsors
JUST ICE TEA
M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation Prince George’s Co.
Compost Crew
Herr’s Chips
Costco




