Pre-Conference Sessions

Monday, October 17

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

Farm Tour ($40)

Location: Meet in the Hotel Lobby - Shuttle Area

Join us for a tour of a sustainable family farm in beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. This tour includes transportation and  lunch. 

   
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

Hospital Cafeteria Tour ($25)

Location: Meet in the Hotel Lobby - Shuttle Area

Visit some of the Seattle area’s “greenest” hospital cafeterias, and get a behind-the-scenes look at kitchen and waste management strategies. This tour includes transportation and snacks. 
   
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Nurses Workgroup Pre-Conference* ($25)

Location: Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

This workshop will cover some of the most pressing concerns nurses face in the realm of food, including personal wellness and communicating food and nutrition information with patients. The workshop will present the scientific foundations of the health and ecological impacts associated with the industrialized food system, and strategies for improving food in their hospitals, communities, and in the broader policy arena. CE credits available.
*This event will be held off-site. Full details will be sent to all registrants. 
   
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Pike Place Market Informal Tour (free)

Location: Meet in the Hotel Lobby - Shuttle Area

Walk to bustling Pike Place Market for an informal tour this local landmark. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your appetite. 

  Program

Agenda At A Glance

Breakout Sessions

Plenary Sessions

Keynote Speakers

Pre-Conference Sessions