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.

Taking Nature Black Conference

Nature Forward is pleased to announce that our 2025 Taking Nature Black conference will take place March 5 -8, 2025.

The theme, Reclamation & Resilience, reflects the need to reclaim environmental justice and continue to build strength and power together.

The event will include virtual sessions on Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 6th; and in person on Friday, March 7th at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Downton Silver Spring, MD. Saturday, March 8th will include outdoor nature activities.

Naturally Latinos Conference

The 5th Naturally Latinos Conference took place Wednesday, January 24th, through Sunday, January 28th. Themed “Pertenenciendo: Nuestras Raíces, Nuestra Tierra (Belonging: Our Roots, Our Earth),” this multi-media experience provided virtual and in-person dialogue, presentations, and performances focused on the needs and interests of Latine environmental professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and nature enthusiasts across the DC region and the world.

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:

Howard Hughes Medical Institute logo
Trust for Public Land logo
Maryland Ornithological Society logo
Montgomery Parks logo
The Campbell Foundation logo
Casey Trees logo
Bonsai Leadership Group, LLC
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Potomac Conservancy logo
Sierra Club Maryland Chapter logo
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection logo
National Parks Conservation Association logo
Piedmont Environmental Council logo

Media Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors