Nature Forward’s Taking Nature Black Conference, themed “Reclamation & Resilience,” happens March 5 – 8, 2025. Virtual conference sessions take place on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6.

In-person conference activities take place on Friday, March 7 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD. (Conference sessions will be live-streamed for virtual attendees)

Saturday, March 8 will feature inspiring outdoor nature experiences in the DC region.

Keynote speakers include Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus; applied behavior scientist Jylana L, Sheats, PhD, of Tulane University; storyteller and cultural geographer Carolyn Finney, PhD; Matt Scott, director of storytelling and engagement at Project Drawdown; and climate activist Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist.

Tickets:

$65 for the full conference (virtual and in-person) – Limited Seating!

$40 for full virtual attendance

$10 for students

Proceeds benefit the conference and other Nature Forward programs and initiatives.

See the full agenda, speakers, and sponsors at natureforward.org/tnb2025