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Interested in joining the FNEC as a presenter?

We invite speakers to submit their proposals for the Food & Nature Education Conference, focusing on innovative methods for growing and protecting food. This is an excellent opportunity to share your insights and align with the City of San Antonio's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Each selected speaker will receive a $150 honorarium. Please submit your proposals by September 30, 2026, and join us in equipping our community with valuable skills for sustainable living.

Meet our 2025 presenters

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Caroline Blanco

(Keynote Speaker)

American Diabetes Association

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Gabriella Moreno

Your Vegan Consultant 

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Maria Palma

COSA Metropolitan Health

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Judith McGeary

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

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Sabiya Woods

Sista’s Caribbean Kitchen 

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Racquel Gilford

Sustainable Gs / Mawe Apothecary 

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Alexis Lawrence

Choice Fruits

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Emily Nickerson

Cibolo Center for Conservation

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 Amy Gorniak

Hearthlight Mental Health PLLC

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Maria Phippen 

Yanawana Herbolarios 

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​Nadia Gaona

Tamox Talom Food Forest

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Ana Carla Cepeda Lopez

University of the  Incarnate word

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Arlene Castro

GARDOPIA

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 Katie Bordini

GARDOPIA

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Angel Schatz

Central Texas Mycological Society

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Matthew Aversa

Winding Branch Ranch

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 Shannon Jackson

Texas Bean Freak

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 Marisa Grimaldo 

Bexar Branches Alliance 

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Kevin Pruitt

Summit Effects Woodcraft

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Sarah Olivarez

GARDOPIA

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Emily Brieno

GARDOPIA

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Ashton Ellis

GARDOPIA

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Nina Pandya

GARDOPIA

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Stephen Lucke

GARDOPIA-CEO

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Sherry Lim

GARDOPIA

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Brodie Flores

GARDOPIA

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Diamond Moss

AfroGreen'D Gardening

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Defranco Sarabia

GSA / EcoCentro

Our 2025 Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

2025 Food & Education Nature Conference Sponsors

Seed Sponsor - $500

Education Sponsor - $1,000

Environmental Sponsor - $2,500

Health Sponsor - $5,000

Title Sponsor - $7,500

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