WONDER AND JOY. IT'S OUR NATURE!
- The 2016 Celebration of Children in Nature Awards Event
- Four Seasons, Austin, Texas
- September 16, 2016 6 - 9pm
Check In, Silent Auction & Cocktails 6 - 7pm
Award Presentations & Dinner, 7pm
Dessert & Champagne, 8:30
Silent Auction Open for Bidding Aug. 15 - Sept. 15 and will transition to event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Celebration of Children in Nature
On September 16, 2016 the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center will host its ninth annual Children in Nature Awards Dinner in recognition of all those in the community focused on getting our local children out into nature. Carter Smith Executive Director of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Westcave will announce four award winners chosen for their excellence in connecting children to nature. The proceeds from the Children in Nature Awards Dinner go toward The Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA), a core program of the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center.
ABOUT WESTCAVE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER
Mission: Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center inspires people to develop a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature.
At our core, we are advocates for protecting and taking pleasure in nature. Our preserve in southwest Travis County serves as an outdoor classroom for visitors to come explore, discover and appreciate our extraordinary natural surroundings. By doing so, we inspire a bond between individuals and nature. But we don’t stop there. We go further.
Our leadership of the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) ensures that from an early age, kids learn to feel comfortable in nature. That they have access to it and understand its importance. That they have fun outdoors. And that their connection to the natural world turns into an essential part of their daily lives, both as kids and later as adults.
Our partnership with El Ranchito summer camp continues our mission and serves as a shining example of connecting youth to nature. We believe wholeheartedly that frequent interactions with nature result in healthier, happier and smarter kids. Ours is a complete approach to advocacy, and it presents our complete commitment to nature and conservation for today and the future.
ABOUT THE CHILDREN IN NATURE COLLABORATIVE OF AUSTIN
Mission: The mission of the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) is to ignite and fan the flames of the regional movement to reconnect kids to the wonder and joy of the natural world and to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Our leadership of the CiNCA was born out of concern for the growing disconnect between our children and their natural surroundings. A regional partnership among environmental educators, health professionals, and a broad base of community leaders, CiNCA is dedicated to nurturing a love of nature among children right here in Central Texas. Our programs and support for new green spaces greatly increase opportunities for kids to play and learn in nature. The benefits of doing so go far beyond developing future ambassadors for natural conservation. Through CiNCA’s programs and activities, we can help kids gain confidence, reduce stress and overall improve their wellbeing. We believe in the power of nature in improving health and quality of life for kids that explore, interact and feel confident in the natural environment.
