

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature and Learning Research Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: A gathering for cross-sector leaders to explore how outdoor learning supports healthy development &amp; community well-being in early childhood.About this EventJoin us for the Nature and Learning Research Forumhosted by First 5 Santa Barbara County.Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 9 AM – 3:30 PMat the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryThis is a free, invite-only event, with registration required.-Optional Reception Networking Event from 3:30 - 5 pmA special networking reception will follow in “The Backyard” museum space. Because capacity is more limited, advance sign-up is required for the reception as well. You may add this on to your event registration through Eventbrite.Space is limited for both the daytime program and the post-event networking reception. Register today to reserve your spot!Program Highlights- 🎬  film screening a 60-minute documentary exploring how nature-based education is helping us reconnect in a time of rising loneliness, disconnection, and division.- 🎤 Keynote by Rob Grunewald on the Economic Impact of Greening Early Care and Education Spaces + facilitated Q&amp;A- 🌱 School Leadership Panel and Rooted in Play: Growing Minds Outdoors short video screening- 💡 Research Panel Discussion with USCB and Nature Explore- 🥗Lunch is included and so much more!The focus of this Forum will be on Fostering Community Well-Being from the Earliest Years. This gathering brings together cross-sector leaders to explore how outdoor learning in early childhood supports healthy development and strengthens the long-term well-being of our communities. Through research, stories, and practical strategies, we’ll look at the economic and social value of investing in nature-based learning and how outdoor experiences nurture mental health, belonging, and resilient early learning ecosystems.We hope you’ll join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration as we explore how nature-rich experiences can shape brighter futures for children and families.For event questions, reach out to Lexi Brenner at ahbrenner@countyofsb.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8de14b20-1aae-11f1-9e27-61f09d4cb8ea-rimg-w1200-h134-dcf8af5c-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: business, entertainment, health-wellness, mental-health
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Barbara
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
- **lat**: 34.4409134
- **long**: -119.7144601
- **full address**: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: First 5 Santa Barbara County (https://allevents.in/org/first-5-santa-barbara-county/23839531)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** First 5 Santa Barbara County
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, entertainment, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nature and Learning Research Forum ?
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