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:

Community Sponsors

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